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Russia plans $200 billion war spending for 2026, a 40% increase, as Putin boosts military expenditures amid stalled negotiations.
It’s the latest signal that Putin is prepared for the war with Ukraine to continue escalating.
Putin approved nearly $60B in extra military spending, pushing 2026 outlays toward 17 trillion rubles and widening the deficit, financed by borrowing and gold s