Russia's massive military budget expansion coupled with cuts to social benefits exemplifies authoritarian resource allocation that prioritizes warfare over citizen welfare, forcing populations into economic hardship while state machinery expands military apparatus.
A Russian military recruitment poster in Moscow says “Who, if not you.” Russia intends to spend more than $200 billion on its military in 2027, a sharp increase.
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