On October 2, 2024, it was reported that Russia plans to allocate a minimum of 330 billion rubles (approximately 3.44 billion USD) over the next three years for Kremlin propaganda efforts. The 2025 budget alone earmarks 137 billion rubles for propaganda, aimed at sustaining public support for the war in Ukraine through state-controlled media outlets such as VGTRK, RT, and Rossiya Segodnya. Despite slightly lower budgets in 2026 and 2027, propaganda funding remains significant to continue spreading disinformation domestically and internationally in multiple languages. These funds are intended to counter opposition voices, shape narratives about external threats, and maintain societal control. The sustained propaganda is part of Russia's long-term war strategy to ensure societal backing for continued military operations, correlating with overall increased defense spending announced by Moscow.

On October 2, 2024, it was reported that Russia plans to allocate a minimum of 330 billion rubles (approximately 3.44 billion USD) over the next three years for Kremlin propaganda efforts. The 2025 budget alone earmarks 137 billion rubles for propaganda, aimed at sustaining public support for the war in Ukraine through state-controlled media outlets such as VGTRK, RT, and Rossiya Segodnya. Despite slightly lower budgets in 2026 and 2027, propaganda funding remains significant to continue spreading disinformation domestically and internationally in multiple languages. These funds are intended to counter opposition voices, shape narratives about external threats, and maintain societal control. The sustained propaganda is part of Russia's long-term war strategy to ensure societal backing for continued military operations, correlating with overall increased defense spending announced by Moscow.