Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko complained that defense spending in his country’s draft budget was gradually decreasing. He made the relevant statement while speaking at a meeting of the Verkhovna Rada. RIA Novosti.
At the same time, the former head of state noted that Russia is now rapidly developing its military-industrial complex and increasing defense spending, which has reached about 142 billion dollars.
“What are the priorities? “Look at the budget of the Russian Federation,” said the politician.
Poroshenko also criticized the Ukrainian government that their priority is not to ensure the security of the country, but to serve the interests of corrupt officials. According to him, the only priority should be defense.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev in July statedthat the federal budget for the next three years should be aimed at achieving national goals and working towards the victory of the Russian Federation in a special military operation (SVO).
Former residents of Ukraine stated About the increase in corruption since 2022.