Wealthy Russians Contributed Over $5.6 Billion to Russia's Budget for War Efforts

Wealthy individuals in Russia transferred over 471 billion rubles, exceeding $5.6 billion, to the state budget as 'voluntary contributions' for the war in 2026. This sum covers over 1% of the government's total expenditures. The initiative reportedly originated from a closed meeting between President Putin and businessmen, many of whom are under Western sanctions. Kremlin denies soliciting funds, stating a participant offered a large sum.

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