Russian military spending falls, could affect operations: think-tank
The drop in spending comes despite Russia's military involvement abroad and a campaign of modernization, including building and revitalizing bases in the Arctic.
May 3, 2018
2071

STOCKHOLM — Russian military spending fell by a fifth last year, its first decline in nearly two decades, with tighter purse-strings likely to affect Moscow’s military activity ahead, a report by defense think-tank SIPRI showed on Wednesday.
Access to content from the Arctic Knowledge Archives is available to subscribers only.
Please sign in to continue, or choose your subscription for unlimited access.
All memberships are considered donations to support this non-profit effort. Institutions and groups should contact us directly for pricing.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Membership
You may select only one level from this group.
Individual Annual
$150.00
Year
Individual Monthly
$15.00
Month