Russia increases war budget by 27 percent for 2027
The Russian government has officially raised its military budget by 27 percent to a record high, signaling long-term intentions to expand the scale of the war in Ukraine throughout 2027. This fiscal adjustment follows ongoing intense combat operations and sustained drone and missile campaigns against Ukrainian infrastructure and urban centers, including recent strikes on Kyiv.
Date: September 30, 2026
Location: Eastern Europe, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: Euromaidan Press