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Russia to Increase Defense Spending to Record Amount

Russia to Increase Defense Spending to Record Amount

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OCT 2024

Above: Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin visits Uralvagonzavod, the country's main tank factory in the Urals, in Nizhny Tagil on February 15, 2024. Image copyright: Alexander Kazakov/Pool/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images

story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Pro-establishment narrative

Irrespective of whether the war in Ukraine comes to a close or not, the latest budget shows that Russian Pres. Putin is seeking a form of military Keynesianism — enacting excessive spending on defense in the hopes it will revive Russia's fledgling economy.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia's budget is well thought-through, taking into consideration all the needs of the state so that every sector is adequately funded to meet the country's needs.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 50% chance that at least 2.5% of world GDP will be spent on military expenses in 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Public Figures

Vladimir Putin

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The Russia-Ukraine War

Establishment split

CRITICAL

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