Russian officials warned Putin that defense spending risks a budget crisis, with the 2026 deficit already exceeding annual targets after just four months.

La economía y las finanzas rusas enfrentan crecientes tensiones en el quinto año de la invasión a gran escala, mientras surgen advertencias internas sobre el impacto económico de…

Internal divisions are emerging between fiscal authorities calling for cuts and security officials pushing to maintain defence spending despite rising economic strain.