Russia plans to increase its defense spending to 17.1 trillion roubles (more than £150bn) in 2027, representing a 27 percent increase from its original 2027 budget estimates

An ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine that was sparked with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated into a full-scale invasion in February 2022, resulting in widespread casualties, displacement and significant geopolitical consequences for Europe and the world.