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Russia Plans Welfare and Education Cuts as War Spending Soars
Original: Russia Plans Welfare and Education Cuts in 2027 as War Spending Soars
Reports say Russia is planning cuts to welfare and education spending in its 2027 budget, as military expenditures continue to dominate state finances amid the war in Ukraine. Observers say the shift highlights the growing strain of the conflict on domestic programs, with social and education budgets set to be squeezed to sustain defense priorities.
Why now: Fresh reporting on Russia's 2027 budget draft reveals how war spending is forcing cuts to social programs, raising concerns about the conflict's economic toll.
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