Russia earmarks record 17.1 trillion rubles for defence in 2027
Russia's draft budget for 2027 allocates 17.1 trillion rubles to defence, a 27% rise over the previous plan.
According to reviewed government papers, Russia intends to raise its defence budget to 17.1 trillion rubles for the year 2027. This figure exceeds the 13.5 trillion rubles allocated in the 2025 budget by 3.6 trillion rubles, marking a 27% increase. The 2026 budget had set defence spending at 12.93 trillion rubles, while a June report indicated plans for an additional 4-5 trillion rubles this year.
Cumulatively, the three-year defence outlay will total 50 trillion rubles, continuing a pattern of record-high war financing. The move reflects a strategic decision to boost military funding amid ongoing conflict. No other details about the allocation or specific programmes were provided.
Why it matters
The surge in Russia's defence budget signals heightened military investment and could affect regional security dynamics.
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