War instead of development: Russia cuts spending on science and industry
russia is finding it increasingly difficult to cover the massive costs of war, forcing the government to slash funding for key development programs — including science, industry, and innovation. russian state duma has approved major budget cuts in these areas due to falling oil revenues and a growing budget deficit.
▫️ A cut of 97 billion rubles (over $1 billion) in industrial development. Another 22 billion rubles (around $240 million) slashed from science. Aircraft manufacturing programs aimed at replacing Western planes are being reduced by 20%. Shipbuilding and energy sectors are also seeing funding cuts. Ambitious state programs once championed by kremlin are now on the chopping block.
▫️ russia’s budget crisis is a direct result of the war. Sanctions and falling oil prices have severely hit revenues. By year’s end, russian officials expect a record-high budget deficit.
Instead of investing in science, industry, and technology, russia is pouring resources into war, repression, and propaganda. This is not just budget tightening — it’s a deliberate destruction of the country’s future in favor of putin’s imperial ambitions.
