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Vast ‘hidden’ spending: What’s Russia really pumping into its war machine?

Ewan Jones
 05.02.2026, 21:34
German intelligence says Russia spent €250 billion on defense last year. Photo: Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images
German intelligence says Russia spent €250 billion on defense last year. Photo: Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images

German intelligence agency says Moscow’s spending two-thirds more than it admits.