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Russia spends about $ 120 billion a year. Economist Alexei Kush analyzes the bud...

How much more will Russia withstand: How long will the Kremlin be able to spend 120 billion per year for war

Russia spends about $ 120 billion a year. Economist Alexei Kush analyzes the budget parameters of the Russian Federation and concludes that it can continue until oil prices fall below a certain level. About the ability of the Russian Federation to finance war. We often use a false indicator in the form of a proportion of the military in the expenditure part of the federal budget. So, this indicator only indicates that Russia spends a lot on war.

But its ability to make these costs speak two indicators: problems in the Russian Federation will begin when the first figure exceeds 15%and the second - 10%. For the year 2024, the ratio of military expenses to GDP-6%. And the budget deficit for 2023-2%. Cost / income dynamics - on infographic. In dollars, costs - 320 billion, or approximately 16% of GDP.

It is manifested here by the two -level construction of the Russian budget: social - on the budgets of the subjects of the federation, and infrastructure, army and MIC - at the central federal budget. Federal budget revenues - $ 280 billion. Deficiency - up to $ 40 billion. Can Russia spend $ 120 billion in such parameters. to the war? May. Until the oil falls to $ 40. for the bar. and below. The author expresses a personal opinion that may not coincide with the editorial position.