Russia has spent $82 billion on its war against Ukraine, according to Forbes Ukraine.
By the magazine’s estimates, Moscow spent $28.7 billion on support for the army and another $15.6 billion on soldier salaries. $9.4 billion has gone to the families of soldiers who have died, while $15.6 billion has gone to the families of injured soldiers, according to Forbes. Military equipment losses have reportedly cost the government another $20.8 billion.
Forbes noted that Russia’s total 2021 budget revenue amounted to $340 billion.
Journalists used data from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ General Staff to calculate Russia’s expenditures.
Meduza cannot independently verify these claims.
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