“Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe that an increase in Russian military spending does not equate to an increase in Russian military potential, but could affect the Kremlin’s ability to sustain the war in Ukraine.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe that an increase in Russian military spending does not equate to an increase in Russian military potential, but could affect the Kremlin’s ability to sustain the war in Ukraine.
Source: ISW
Details: Kremlin Governor Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving the federal budget for 2025 and the draft federal budget for 2026-2027 on December 1.
In the 2025 budget, about 41% of Russia’s annual spending is allocated to military needs.
Literally: “ISW continues to assess that an increase in Russian military spending, while dangerous, does not necessarily equate to a simultaneous increase in Russian military capability, especially given that a significant portion of the funds go to pay benefits to Russian military personnel, veterans, and their families “.
Details: Analysts note that Russia’s continued focus on military spending is also likely to affect the effectiveness and sustainability of Russian social programs, which could affect the Kremlin’s ability to support the war in Ukraine, given the growing pressure on the Russian economy and Putin’s tendency to avoid risks to his regime’s stability .
ISW key findings for December 1:
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