Russian Defense Spending Exceeds Social Expenditures
Russia's defense and security budget for 2026 is set at $167 billion, representing 10% of its GDP. This spending is achieved at the expense of social programs. The purchasing power of this sum allows for significantly more arms production in Russia compared to France.
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“Et 10% du PIB, chez nous c'est autour de 2%. Et tout ça se fait évidemment au détriment des dépenses sociales. Pour le budget, pour la défense et la sécurité en 2026, c'est 167 milliards de dollars.”
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