Vladimir Putin promises army anything it asks for, as invasion enters 11th month

Russia is expected to dramatically increase military spending over next two years, as it signals it is preparing for a long war

Vladimir Putin has pledged to give his army anything it asks for in a meeting with Russia’s top military officials as the war in Ukraine enters its 11th month.

Speaking in Moscow at the closing session of the expanded board of the ministry of defence, Putin said there were no “funding restrictions” for the military. “The country, the government will give everything that the army asks for. Everything,” the Russian president added.

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