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Russia's military spending masks a longer-term strategy for a prolonged war
The Russian government began the month by submitting a three-year budget plan to parliament, proposing yet another increase in funding for its war against Ukraine. On the surface, the planned increase looks substantial. Russia's overall military budget is set to rise to around 17 trillion rubles (approximately $200 billion) in 2027, up from 12 trillion rubles in 2026 — a 27% increase in nominal spending. When combined with spending on law enforcement, another heavy budget line, expenditures on

Russian drones strike cargo ship in Black Sea, kill captain, Zelensky says
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky confirmed that a civilian ship was attacked by two Russian drones, adding that it was a Turkish-owned ship transporting corn.

NATO drafts strategy on repelling Russian attack against eastern flank
The plan is intended to clarify how NATO would respond to a potential incursion into its territory and reassure the public of the alliance's readiness, according to Bloomberg.

Update: Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak to represent Ukrainian athlete in IOC case, lawyer says
Heraskevych, who is expected to be represented by Yermak, said on Feb. 10 that he had been barred from using a custom helmet at the 2026 Winter Olympics that honors Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia’s war.

Children among dozens injured as Russian glide bombs hit Kharkiv, 5 dead
People are reportedly trapped under the rubble of a residential building in the city.

Zelensky could celebrate fresh EU accession breakthrough in Brussels next week, source says
President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a summit of the EU's 27 national leaders on Oct. 15 if Kyiv is able to unlock the next step in its EU accession process, a Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

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Wealthy Russians have already contributed a total of 471 billion rubles (over $5.6 billion) to the state budget in 2026, according to Reuters. The payments are listed as "voluntary receipts" in budget documents.


















