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Russia's State Duma re-elects Viacheslav Volodin as Chairman
Viacheslav Volodin has been re-elected as the Chairman of the State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, for the start of its ninth legislature. Volodin, representing the United Russia party, secured more than 90% of the vote with 406 deputies in favor. This appointment makes him the first head of the lower house to serve through three consecutive legislatures.
During the opening of the session, President Vladimir Putin called on lawmakers to prioritize national defense and achieve victory in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Putin urged the Duma to approve a balanced budget that maintains macroeconomic stability while supporting social programs.
Reports indicate that the Russian government intends to significantly increase defense spending, potentially reaching 50 trillion rubles over the next three years. For the upcoming year, defense spending is projected at 17.1 trillion rubles, a 27% increase over previous budget estimates. This shift in fiscal priority may result in reduced funding for social sectors, including healthcare, education, infrastructure, and agricultural subsidies.
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Russia · State Duma · United Russia · Viacheslav Volodin · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Putin urged parliamentarians to prioritize national defense and a balanced budget. eluniverso.com · www.larazon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin called on the Duma to do everything for victory in the war with Ukraine. eluniverso.com · www.larazon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United Russia party holds 349 of the 450 seats in the Duma. eluniverso.com · www.larazon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Defense spending for the next year is projected to reach 17.1 trillion rubles. eluniverso.com · www.larazon.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Volodin received more than 90% of the votes, with 406 deputies in support. www.correiodamanhacanada.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Russian government plans to increase defense spending to 50 trillion rubles over the next three years. eluniverso.com · www.larazon.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] Increased defense spending may lead to reductions in social, healthcare, education, and infrastructure spending. eluniverso.com · www.larazon.es
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Viacheslav Volodin was re-elected as Chairman of the State Duma. www.correiodamanhacanada.com