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Russia's $34B Deficit: Military Spending Soars Amid Conflict

1/22/2025

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In 2024, Russia faced a staggering budget deficit of 3.49 trillion rubles ($34 billion), fueled by soaring military expenses due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While revenues climbed, so did expenditures. Yet, analysts remain optimistic, forecasting a 1.4% annual GDP growth, with defense spending projected to consume 40% of the budget by 2027.

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In 2024, Russia faced a staggering budget deficit of 3.49 trillion rubles ($34 billion), fueled by soaring military expenses due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While revenues climbed, so did expenditures. Yet, analysts remain optimistic, forecasting a 1.4% annual GDP growth, with defense spending projected to consume 40% of the budget by 2027.