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Russia Boosts Propaganda Budget Amid Military Cuts
10/22/2025
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- In the 2026 budget, Russia plans a 54% increase in propaganda spending, despite cuts to military funding.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha says the increase reflects Russia's inability to win on the battlefield and signals greater disinformation, with state television funding projected at 106.4 billion rubles.
- Ukraine aims to strengthen its information resilience to counter ongoing manipulation amid this intensified propaganda.
