Russia’s defense industry is poised to slow sharply in 2026 as the Kremlin opts to prioritize economic stability and balancing finances over further increases in spending on the war in Ukraine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/29/world/politics/kremlin-war-machine-budget/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #ukraine #russia #russiaukrainewar #vladimirputin #volodymyrzelenskyy #kremlin