politics
Russia overspends on Putin’s war in Ukraine by $28bn
Finance ministry asked cabinet in February to freeze expenditure in other areas as cost of conflict mounts
TL;DR
- Russia has overspent by $28 billion on its war in Ukraine.
- The finance ministry requested a freeze on expenditure in other areas.
- This request was made to the cabinet in February.
- The mounting costs of the conflict are putting a strain on Russia's finances.