Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed the decree on the state budget for the 2025-2027 period, marking a historic increase in military spending. The document, published Sunday, December 1, on the legal information portal, highlights an unprecedented rise in defense allocations in modern Russia.

In 2025, the expenditure under the "National Defense" category is projected to reach 13.5 trillion rubles ($130 billion), or 6.31% of Russia's GDP and 41% of the country's total expenses. This …

Lieutenant General Sergey Kisel, the commander of Russian forces in Syria, has reportedly been relieved of his duties, according to the war correspondent Rybar and other Russian war channels.

There is no official confirmation of this information yet. Z-sources suggest that Colonel General Chaiko may have replaced him. Kisel was previously assigned to Syria following the failure of the 1st Guards Tank Army in the initial phase of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian channels are …

In a November poll conducted by the Levada Center, 39% of Russians believe that the use of nuclear weapons by Russia in its conflict with Ukraine could be justified, reports the news outlet Agentstvo. The survey reveals that 11% of participants feel nuclear weapon use is definitely justifiable, while 28% think it is more likely than not justifiable. Meanwhile, just under half, 45%, think it cannot or is unlikely to be justified.

"Disturbing discussions about the potential use of nuclear …