IN Russia a draft state budget for 2025 was prepared. It follows that the expenses for Vladimir Putin and its staff will increase by 25.6%. compared to 2024 – it said “The Moscow Times“What exactly will the money go to?
Vladimir Putin with a raise. Spending increases by over 25 percent
In 2025, spending on the Russian dictator and his administration will increase by 25.6%, or PLN 30.9 billion. rubles. This is the equivalent of approximately PLN 1.270 billion. The money is to be used for a raise for Vladimir Putin himself and Kremlin employees.
In fact remuneration for approximately 1.5-2 thousand employees will increase next year from 18 to 21 billion rubles, i.e. approximately PLN 860 million. More money is also to be used to purchase goods and services for the Russian dictator and his employees.
The war in Ukraine is the main expense in Russia's 2025 budget
Russia also plans to increase spending on “national defense” next year. The draft budget assumes an increase in financing for the invasion of Ukraine by almost 25 percent, reaching the amount of 13.5 trillion rubles, or approximately PLN 550 billion. That's as much as 32.5 percent. all Russia's expenditure planned for 2025. For comparison, only 15.7% will be allocated to social policy. the entire budget.
Russia and the rising costs of war and maintaining Vladimir Putin's power apparatus
Russia's costs are rising, and where will the money come from? The Kremlin plans to increase the collection of financial penalties from citizens and enterprises. The 2025 budget assumes that the state treasury will receive approximately 600 billion rubles, or PLN 24.3 billion, by 2027 through various financial penalties.
Russia's draft budget for next year was officially submitted on Monday, September 30, for consideration by the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.