Bloomberg: Planurile de cheltuieli ale Rusiei arată că Putin se pregătește pentru mai mulți ani de război

Recent spending plans from Russia indicate that Vladimir Putin intends to prolong the war in Ukraine for several more years. In a speech, he described Russia as a fortress besieged by NATO, denying any intention to attack Europe. The Kremlin has proposed record military expenditures of 17.1 trillion rubles (approximately $205 billion) for 2027, marking a significant increase from previous years. Despite a projected slight decrease in subsequent years, the budget reflects ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Analysts suggest that while Russia may not directly attack Europe, it could escalate hybrid warfare tactics. Putin emphasized that any direct attack on Russia would warrant a response, highlighting the military capabilities of Russia compared to its adversaries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Putin aims to continue the conflict until 2030, with Ukraine intensifying its military efforts against Russian infrastructure.