Russian President Vladimir Putin has sanctioned an unprecedented defense budget, allocating nearly one-third of the government's total expenditures as the prolonged war in Ukraine continues to strain resources on both sides after almost three years. Announced on Sunday, the 2025 budget designates approximately $126 billion (13.5 trillion rubles) for national defense, representing 32.5% of state spending. This new allocation surpasses the previous record set for this year by a significant