Both sides are finding it increasingly difficult to finance the conflict in Ukraine. Russia’s 2027 budget envisions more debt, higher taxes and lower social benefits.
A Russian military recruitment poster in Moscow says “Who, if not you.” Russia intends to spend more than $200 billion on its military in 2027, a sharp increase.
New York Times journalists pressed the Canadian prime minister about a range of topics in an hourlong interview last week. Here’s a transcript of their conversation.