NATO: Russia Can Afford War Until 2027 Despite Bleeding Economy

On the sidelines of the NATO summit on June 24, a senior NATO official stated that Russia is likely capable of sustaining its war effort in Ukraine until at least 2027, despite growing financial strain.

According to a UNITED24 Media correspondent, the official said Russia currently allocates around 32% of its national budget to the war—more than double pre-invasion levels.

While military industries continue to expand, the civilian economy is under significant pressure, facing labor shortages, overextended industrial capacity, and a sovereign wealth fund that has fallen from $150 billion to just $37 billion.

“Russia is trading long-term economic health for short-term military spending,” the official said, noting that economic growth has slowed from 4% in 2024 to about 1% this year, and that Russian officials are beginning to acknowledge the risk of recession.

Despite these challenges, the Kremlin still appears able to finance the war for “at least a few more years,” the official concluded.

Earlier on June 24, NATO announced a $40 million investment in satellite and digital communications systems for Ukraine’s Defense Forces, aimed at enhancing secure connectivity, battlefield coordination, and digital resilience.

According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, the support includes satellite radios, trackers, and software, with total contributions expected to surpass $75 million in the coming months.

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