Russia: Defense Would Account for 35% of State Spending in 2027 – La Nouvelle Tribune

Russia's 2027 budget allocates 35% of federal spending to defense, approximately $203 billion, a 27% increase from the initial plan. Defense spending exceeds 2026 and 2025 levels, reaching a record since the fall of the USSR, with increased military efforts under Vladimir Putin. The 2026 budget deficit is projected at 3.2% of GDP, with national debt rising to 21.7%, supported by increased military personnel and new decrees.