The number of new criminal cases against those who hold anti-war views has stabilised at around 30 per month, while the number of administrative cases continues to decline. The stabilisation of the scale of persecution can be seen primarily as society adapting to the new standard of repressiveness and reducing in its readiness to protest.

On the one hand, no one has an answer to this question, on the other, the order of assessment lies on the surface. In 2024, the Russian defense budget will grow to 11 trillion rubles, or up to $120 billion at the current exchange rate. This is 30% of all budget expenditures and 6% of GDP. At the same time, in reality, Russia will spend even more on the war with Ukraine - some expenses are hidden in other budget items.

On one hand, the answer to this question eludes everyone; on the other, the potential scale of this figure is evident. In 2024, Russia's defence budget will soar to 11 trillion rubles, or approximately $120 billion at the current exchange rate. This accounts for 30% of all budgetary expenditures and 6% of GDP. In reality, Russia will spend even more than this on the war in Ukraine, as some expenditures are concealed within other budget categories.

The number of new criminal cases for anti-war stance has stabilized - about 30 per month, while the number of administrative cases continues to decline. The stabilization of the scale of persecution can be seen, first of all, as society’s adaptation to a new standard of repressiveness and a decrease in its willingness to protest.