Russia Earmarks Over $48 Billion for National Security in 2027

Russia has earmarked more than $48.05 billion for national security spending in 2027, according to TASS.

The allocated expenditures include funding for the operation of Russia's Armed Forces, national security and law enforcement agencies, troops, and other military formations, according to the report. The figures reflect Moscow's continued prioritization of military and security spending as the war in Ukraine continues into its fifth year.

Russia has significantly increased its defense and security budget allocations since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, redirecting substantial government resources toward sustaining its military campaign and domestic security apparatus. The scale of this planned 2027 spending underscores the extent to which security expenditure continues to shape Russia's broader fiscal planning.

Economists have noted that elevated defense spending has placed pressure on other areas of Russia's budget, even as officials maintain that the country's macroeconomic position remains stable.