"Russia Defence & Security Report Q2 2014" Published
BMI expects Russia to spend up to US$92.7bn on defence in 2014 with this figure increasing to US $114.6bn in 2018. Unlike the United States which is looking to reduce its defence spending, Russia is able to spend lavishly on its armed forces. Remittances from hydrocarbon exports are greatly aiding Russia's defence expenditure.
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