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Jewish News 24 · Sep 29, 2026

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RUSSIA DEFENSE SPENDING SURGES: Moscow plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($203 billion) on defense in 2027 — 27% above the amount originally budgeted and the highest since the Ukraine war began. Over the next three years, defense spending is projected to total roughly 50 trillion roubles ($592 billion). The buildup comes as Russia raises taxes and borrowing, while its 2026 budget-deficit estimate has doubled to 3.2% of GDP, according to Reuters.

RUSSIA DEFENSE SPENDING SURGES: Moscow plans to spend 17.1 trillion roubles ($203 billion) on defense in 2027 — 27% above the amount originally budgeted and the highest since the Ukraine war began. Over the next three years, defense spending is projected to total roughly 50 trillion roubles ($592 billion). The buildup comes as Russia raises taxes and borrowing, while its 2026 budget-deficit estimate has doubled to 3.2% of GDP, according to Reuters.

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