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The Government of the Russian Federation regularly submits federal budget projects to the State Duma for consideration. The increase in social payments is associated with indexation and support for families with children.
The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma a draft federal budget for 2027–2029.
In 2027, the maximum amounts of maternity benefits and monthly child care benefits will increase.
MOSCOW, September 30 - RIA Novosti. The draft budget provides for an increase in the amount of maximum maternity benefits in 2027, as well as monthly child care benefits, the press service of the Russian government reports.
The government has submitted to the State Duma a draft federal budget for 2027–2029. The corresponding order was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that a European attack on Russia would lead to a very short war, recalling Putin’s words about the absence of threats from Russia and the availability of opportunities to prevent aggression and defeat the aggressor.

EU officials compare funding Ukraine's requests to watering the desert, the French newspaper Monde reports. Kyiv has lowered its estimate of the military budget deficit from $27 billion to $20 billion, despite assurances from the European Commission that it will cover needs for 2026. A discussion of the situation is planned at a meeting of EU finance ministers on October 9.

The State Duma approved deputy Vladimir Kasatonov to the post of chairman of the defense committee in the ninth convocation. The candidacy was put forward by the United Russia faction. Military analyst Igor Korotchenko noted that Kasatonov’s experience and education will be in demand when solving the problems of developing the army and navy in the context of the Northern Military District and the confrontation with the West.

Russia's draft budget for 2027–2029 is balanced, which is important for maintaining macroeconomic stability and reducing inflation. The project fully takes into account the required amounts of funding for socially significant areas.

Parliamentary hearings on the parameters of the draft Russian federal budget for 2027–2029 will take place on October 5 in the Federation Council. They will be attended by the heads of the Ministry of Finance, the Accounts Chamber, the Federal Tax Service, possibly the deputy head of the Bank of Russia and regional leaders. The key priorities of the budget are social obligations, support for families with children, defense and security, assistance to SVO participants and their loved ones, and achievement of national goals, including technological leadership.

Attendees at a White House event to mark Hispanic Heritage Month prayed for US President Donald Trump, asking God to grant him wisdom. The broadcast was published on YouTube. It was previously reported that Trump supports easing sanctions against Russia.