(Moscow Comprehensive) Russia plans to expand nearly 70%of defense expenses next year, and put a lot of resources into the Ukrainian war in order to deal with the "hybrid war" launched by the West.At the same time, Ukraine said it was ready for the upcoming winter.
According to a document released by the Russian Ministry of Finance on Thursday (September 28), Russia's defense expenditure in 2024 will increase by more than 68%year -on -year, with a total of nearly 10.8 trillion rubles (about S $ 150 billion).About three times with the total medical expenditure.
The Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that considering that Russia is in a "mixed war state", it is "absolutely necessary" to expand national defense expenses.He added: "I mean the hybrid war we launched."
Russian officials have repeatedly accused Western powers of being fighting in Moscow through military and other support for Ukraine.
Putin appointed former Wagner Commander to supervise the establishment of volunteer forces in Wu territory
In June of this year, the Russian mercenary organization Military issues are even more important for President Putin's power stability.Ke Palace issued a statement on Friday (29th) that Putin met with former Wagner Commander Troshev and appointed him to supervise the establishment of volunteer forces in Ukraine.
Putin said at the meeting that Troshev had the actual combat experience in Wagner to understand the problems that needed to be solved in advance for success.
Nowadays, both the Russian and Ukraine War are strengthening the front line and weapon inventory to cope with lasting conflict.While the Russian side conducts the above actions, Ukraine is working hard to fight for the support of NATO countries and other allies, especially long -range missiles and other weapons assistance.
NATO Secretary -General Stoltenberg and Britain and French Defense Minister visited Kiev on Thursday to reiterate that the allies will continue to support Ukraine.President Ukradisky emphasized that Ukraine and allies must "spend this winter together" to protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure and the safety of the people.
The newly appointed Ukrainian National Defense Minister Umerov also said when he met with the British Defense Changsha Pus that day, "Winter is coming, but we are ready."