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Russia to sharply increase war spending, cut social programs
Original: Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut to Social Programs https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/world/europe/russi
Russia is set to sharply increase spending on its war effort while cutting funding for social programs, according to a New York Times report. The budget shift signals that Moscow is prioritizing the military campaign in Ukraine over domestic welfare, a move likely to strain ordinary Russians as costs of the conflict continue to climb.
Why now: The reported budget shift shows Russia prioritizing its war in Ukraine over domestic welfare, raising questions about the war's economic toll on ordinary Russians.
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- Russia to Sharply Increase War Spending and Cut to Social Programs https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/world/europe/russia-war-budget.html # WorldNews # Russia # Economy · nyt_world@robot.villas · 3
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