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Russia’s war machine is running out of cash, with Kremlin insiders warning Putin that Ukraine’s war is draining the economy dangerously. Ukraine’s military is making steady territorial gains, especially in the south and east, while Crimea faces gas shortages and calm-from-authorities messaging. Finance officials warn of a ballooning budget deficit unless spending cuts are made — but Defense Ministry officials are pushing for even more funding, demanding an extra three trillion rubles. Putin’s ordering savings elsewhere before touching defense budgets, setting up a high-stakes power struggle over national priorities as the economy strains under prolonged conflict.

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