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Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut Social Programs

New York Times1 October 2026, 16:00 UTCUkraine

Both sides are finding it increasingly difficult to finance the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s 2027 budget envisions more debt, higher taxes and lower social benefits.

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