News · 27 March 2026

100 Billion Roubles Pledged to Russia's Budget

Russia's finances require stabilisation due to rising defence spending from its five-year war in Ukraine, affecting energy revenues and tax income. President Vladimir Putin asked leading businessmen in a closed-door meeting on Thursday to donate funds to the country's budget. Billionaire Suleiman Kerimov pledged 100 billion roubles (£922m), with 2025 defence costs projected to reach 15.5 trillion roubles.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 March 2026 at 11:37

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