Russia pulls trigger on 'Kalashnikov' economy

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Russia pulls trigger on 'Kalashnikov' economy

Russia has increased its military spending to meet the needs of the war in Ukraine. Its defence spending is projected to almost double in 2024 in what's been dubbed Russia's Kalashnikov economy, built around the military sector. Dasha Chernyshova reports from Moscow.

February 27, 2024