Russia Will Cut Cancer Research Funding by a Factor of 12
Funding for the Russian federal project to combat cancer will be reduced by a factor of 12 in 2027—from 44.896 billion rubles [about 24.16 billion hryvnia] this year to 3.873 billion rubles [about 2.08 billion hryvnia].
Compared to 2025, when 148.46 billion rubles [approximately 79.9 billion hryvnias] were allocated, spending will be reduced by a factor of 38, as indicated in the explanatory note to the Russian Federation’s draft budget. The budget cuts will result in a significant reduction in the procurement of hospital equipment, medications for cancer patients, and early-diagnosis programs.
The cuts will affect most of Russia’s civilian healthcare programs. The national project “Long and Active Life” will lose 20% of its funding, spending on medical infrastructure development will be reduced by 30%, and funding for the “National Sanitary Shield” project will be cut by 35%. Spending on medical and health care for priority groups, including military personnel and people with disabilities, will decrease by 17%, and support for medical facilities in the occupied territories of Ukraine will be reduced by a factor of 15—from 8 billion to 522 million rubles [approximately 280.9 million UAH]. Overall, the Russian Federation’s federal budget spending on healthcare will decrease by 6%—to 1.818 trillion rubles [approximately 978.4 billion hryvnias].
The freed-up funds will be directed to Russia’s defense sector, whose spending next year will reach a record high since the Soviet era of 17.1 trillion rubles [about 9.2 trillion UAH], accounting for 35% of the aggressor state’s total budget expenditures.
Source: The Moscow Times
Russia has cut support for orphans to fund military payments
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Consumer lending in Russia has fallen to a six-year low.
