russia is finding it increasingly difficult to cover the massive costs of war, forcing the government to slash funding for key development programs \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f 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.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f russia\u2019s budget crisis is a direct result of the war. Sanctions and falling oil prices have severely hit revenues. By year\u2019s end, russian officials expect a record-high budget deficit.<\/p>\n
Instead of investing in science, industry, and technology, russia is pouring resources into war, repression, and propaganda. This is not just budget tightening \u2014 it’s a deliberate destruction of the country\u2019s future in favor of putin\u2019s imperial ambitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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