For every ruble allocated to social policy, health, and education in 2027, double that amount is earmarked for the army, the police, and the security services.
Alexandra Prokopenko
It is imperative that the end of the war include safeguards for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security while signaling to Russia and other adversaries that there is a heavy price to be paid for attempting to change borders through force.
Senior Fellow and Ukraine Initiative Director, Russia and Eurasia Program
Eric Ciaramella is a senior fellow in the Russia and Eurasia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. His work focuses on Ukraine and Russia.
Nonresident Scholar, Russia Eurasia Program
Eric Green is a nonresident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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For every ruble allocated to social policy, health, and education in 2027, double that amount is earmarked for the army, the police, and the security services.
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