Renat Suleymanov, a State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of Russia (KPRF), stated that Russia's economy cannot survive a prolonged war in Ukraine and called for the swiftest possible end to the special military operation. He argued that 40% of the federal budget is allocated to defense and security, which hinders development, drives inflation, and crowds out social spending and investment.

Renat Suleymanov said Russia must bring the war in Ukraine to the swiftest possible end because the country's economy won't survive a prolonged special military operation.

Suleymanov stated that 40% of the federal budget is going to defense and security, hindering development and investment.

The federal budget for 2026 adopted by the State Duma allocates 12.93 trillion rubles to military spending and 16.84 trillion rubles to security and law enforcement, which is 1.5 times more than total social spending of 10.8 trillion rubles.

Renat Suleimanov stated that Russia's economy will not withstand a prolonged continuation of the war.

Defense and security spending accounts for around 40% of Russia’s federal budget, contributing to inflation while reducing social spending.

Renat Suleimanov argued that 40% of Russia's federal budget is spent on defense and security, causing inflation and reducing funding for social programs.

Renat Suleimanov claimed the special military operation has lasted longer than the Great Patriotic War (World War II).