Russia's Defense Spending Projected to Dip in 2026

Imagine Russia is deciding how much money to spend on its military.

They are planning to spend a little less in 2026 than they did this year.

This is surprising because there's still a war going on.

The exact amount is secret, as most of the spending is hidden.

Russia could increase spending if needed.

To help pay for things, they might increase taxes.

The total amount for defense and security is still very high, almost the same as this year.

The government will discuss this plan soon.