Massive military expenditures have split Russia’s economy into an overheated defense industry and a stagnating civilian sector, forcing the Kremlin to hike taxes.

Economic growth is also stagnating, with GDP expected to tick up just 0.4% this year, down from a previous view for 1.3%.

Massive military expenditures have split Russia’s economy into an overheated defense industry and a stagnating civilian sector, forcing the Kremlin to hike taxes.