Putin approves record defense spending – a third of Russia’s budget
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine. Around 32.5% of the budget has been allocated for national defense amounting to over $145 billion, up from a reported 28.
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Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top E.U. officials visit Kyiv
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Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv - The Daily Reporter
Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv