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Russia raises 2027 military spending 27% to highest level of the Ukraine war

As of October 2026: 2027-29 draft approved by cabinet Sept. 24; submitted to State Duma Sept. 30

Russia plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($202.6 billion) on defense in 2027, a 27% jump over its original plan and the highest figure since the invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. The government sent the 2027-29 draft budget to the State Duma on Sept. 30, with the first of three readings set for Oct. 29.

Updated Oct 1