#Military Spending

The Pentagon has spent over $47 billion on the war with Iran, which is a quarter higher than July projections. The majority of funds went toward ammunition and equipment replacement.

According to an estimate by the head of the Verkhovna Rada budget committee, in 2026 one day of war costs Ukraine $190 million in its own expenditures, excluding aid from allies. Over eight months, about $42 billion was spent on defense, while own resources amounted to only $39 billion.

Next week, a working IMF mission will begin its work in Ukraine: experts will assess the execution of the 2026 budget and the preparation of the budget for the following year against the backdrop of a $27 billion Defense Ministry shortfall.

On August 19, 2026, Japan proposed a record defense budget of 8.9 trillion yen (about 60 billion dollars). Through KCNA, Pyongyang called it 'preparation for war' and criticized the deployment of Tomahawk missiles.

📉 Russia's budget returned to a deficit in July 2026 due to rising military spending. 🛢️ Oil and gas revenues increased but do not offset costs. ⚔️ The war against Ukraine continues to impact the economy. #Russia #Budget #Economy