In further remarks to Sky News, the UK’s former representative to Nato, Sir Adam Thomson, said Mr Zelensky appeared to be preparing domestic audiences for compromises, while “making opening moves” in a likely extended negotiation with Mr Trump over which line to take with the Kremlin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine

Putin approves record military spending in 2025 as Zelensky ‘calls Nato’s bluff’ - Vladimir Putin approves plans to ramp up military spending despite challenges for Russia’s economy

According to what was posted on a government website, 13.5 trillion rubles (over $145 billion) were allocated for national defense, around 32.5% of the budget.

The government has acknowledged that the needs of what Moscow calls its special military operation in Ukraine and support for the military will remain the budget priority along wi

Spending on war and law enforcement agencies exceeds expenditures on education, healthcare, social policy, and the national economy combined.

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine. Around 32.5% of the budget posted on a government website on Sunday (December 1,

The budget also projects a slight reduction in military spending in 2026 and 2027, with $114.9 billion allocated for 2026 and $122.4 billion for 2027.