Moscow, Oct 2, 2026 (AFP) - More on army, less on schools: What we know about Russia's 2027 budget

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Russia plans to sharply increase defence spending, cut funding for education and raise taxes next year as costs mount in its war with Ukraine, draft budget documents show. The budget comes as the Ukraine war grinds through its fifth year, with both sides intensifying long-range strikes and Moscow pummelling Kyiv in daily air attacks. Here's what we know about the plans, which have been submitted to Russia's lower house of parliament for approval:......

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