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Russia to Increase Defense Spending to Record Amount

Russia to Increase Defense Spending to Record Amount

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

The Spin

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

Russia's budget is well thought-through and takes into consideration all the needs of the state so that all sectors are adequately funded to meet their 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.


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