ISW explained what this means for Ukraine – UNIAN
This could affect the aggressor's ability to continue the war against Ukraine.
On December 1, Russian Ruler Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving the federal budget for 2025. According to the document, about 41% of Russia's annual spending is allocated to national security and defense.
As analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) explain, increased military spending does not necessarily equate to increased military capabilities. At the same time, they recognize that this could affect the aggressor's ability to continue the war against Ukraine.
According to ISW experts, an increase in Russian defense spending is dangerous, but does not necessarily equate to an increase in mutual military potential. Especially considering that significant…
