According to Bloomberg , Russia plans to cut non-defense spending because of the war in Ukraine.It is noted that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin issued instructions to Russian officials back in December, from which it follows that dividends from state-owned companies and a “lump payment” from coal mining companies and fertilizer producers will increase significantly.Russia’s spending on the war against Ukraine – what is knownThe media reported that in 20 years Russia has invested more than $4.5 billion in combat surface ships , but due to corruption in the Navy, only 33 new warships have been launched in 16 years.In turn, financier Bill Browder said that 80% of the money that was supposed to be spent on the war against Ukraine was stolen by Russian officials.On November 19, the UK Ministry of Defense reported that due to the war and defeats at the front, Russia is significantly increasing budget spending on the defense sector for 2023."