Relying on reservists. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Thursday ordering reservists to participate in military training in 2025. According to the decree, it’s aimed at maintaining combat readiness and increasing training for reserve forces. Details regarding the timing of the training, the number of reservists involved and their duties will be outlined in subsequent documents.
Russia and Iran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in Russia, where he is expected to sign with Russian President Vladimir Putin a new cooperation treaty. The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement will include security and defense elements, though Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi previously said it will not amount to a defense alliance.
Russian spending. Russia spent 3.31 trillion rubles ($32 billion) on national development projects in 2024, new data from the Ministry of Finance shows. Spending for the projects, which include road construction, international cooperation and trade initiatives, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship, reached a record 99.6 percent of the target for the year.
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