Russia's Soaring Military Spending Strains Economy and Social Services

UK intelligence has analysed Russia's increasing military spending and its impact on the Russian economy.

Further increases in military spending will likely contribute to inflation and force difficult decisions about financing the war.

Spending on health and education will be frozen in 2024, despite rising costs to care for injured soldiers.

Over half of seriously injured Russian soldiers have lost limbs and will need lifelong medical care.

Reducing military spending in the future could undermine the main driver of Russian economic activity amid sanctions.