Putin approves 2025 budget with massive defense spending, potentially cutting social programs
The Kremlin's latest budget reveals a strategic allocation of resources that could impact social program sustainability.
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Putin approves record defense spending for 2025 as EU leaders visit Kyiv to show Ukraine support
Russia commits to record military expenditure, representing 32.5% of the 2025 budget, to sustain its ongoing war in Ukraine.
UK intel: Russia proposes 25% defense budget increase, social cuts in 2025
The draft budget has a 16% cut in social spending, prioritizing military funding amid 9% inflation and economic challenges from excess demand, per UK intelligence.
ISW: Russian officials emphasize social spending but increase 2025 defense budget to $ 140 billion
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the fulfillment of "all social obligations to citizens," even as defense spending is set to consume 40% of the federal budget.