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Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut Social Programs
Original: Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut to Social Programs
Russia is preparing a budget that sharply increases military spending while cutting social programs, according to a report by The New York Times. The shift signals that Moscow intends to sustain its war effort in Ukraine over the long term, even at the cost of domestic welfare spending that supports ordinary Russians.
Why now: The reported budget priorities signal Russia's commitment to a prolonged war in Ukraine and its domestic costs, making it newsworthy.
Evidence
- Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut to Social Programs · The New York Times
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