Media: Military operation in Syria is not burdensome for the Russian Federation

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Moscow "can afford a military operation in Syria," despite the difficult economic situation in the country, writes the British newspaper "Financial Times", based on its own calculations and data published by IHS Jane's analytical center.



"Even if the Russian Federation will maintain the current level of air strikes during the year, it will spend less than three percent of the appropriations envisaged for national defense in 2016," - quotes the publication MIC.

"We believe that the daily expenses for such campaigns are currently reaching 2,3 - 4 million dollars," said the newspaper, Ben Moore, lead analyst for IHS Jane's.

“The daily expenses of Russia for its military contingent in Syria can be a tenth of the amount that the US spends on a similar number of its troops in Afghanistan,” writes the publication. “This is achieved, in particular, at the expense of Russia saving fuel by supporting troops by sea, as well as by concentrating military personnel at a military base, and not by deploying it over a vast territory.

For comparison, the publication cites the Pentagon’s now known expenditures on fighting the IG: for 14 months, the military department spent $ 4 billion, or about $ 10 million per day.

"Experts agree that the expenses of the Russian Federation for the operation in Syria are very small compared to its total defense expenditures," the British newspaper states.

Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that the price of a counterterrorist operation in Syria does not go beyond the regular budget of the Ministry of Defense and will not become a burden for the budget. “No, this (operation in Syria) is not a burden for the Russian budget,” he told reporters. “In any country, especially as large as Russia, the armed forces are in a constant mobile state, there are sudden checks, exercises are being conducted, including very large-scale ones, which corresponds to the geography of Russia.” “Against this background, such an operation does not go beyond the regular budget of the Ministry of Defense,” he added.
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  1. +26
    27 October 2015 08: 32
    To our "Western partners": do not count other people's money!
    1. +22
      27 October 2015 08: 36
      Quote: seregina68
      To our "Western partners": do not count other people's money!

      Yes, let them consider. Maybe, with such an example, even readers of the Financial Times will understand how irrationally the defense budget of the United States and its allies is spent. And draw conclusions ..
      1. Arh
        +3
        27 October 2015 08: 51
        They defeated the bureaucracy in the army and learned to count a pretty penny (something like that). The Syrians are hospitable, possibly supplying fuel and lubricants for our VKS for free.
        1. +10
          27 October 2015 09: 03
          I think in this case the issue of costs lies in a slightly different plane - it’s better now to manage relatively low costs and preserve geopolitical and strategically important territories than to spend several times more on restoring influence in this region ...
        2. +5
          27 October 2015 09: 15
          It’s a bad habit to count in dollars the costs of a state living in the ruble zone. There are costs in foreign currency, but not 100%
        3. 0
          27 October 2015 19: 50
          It is highly doubtful that the fuel and lubricants for our aircraft is local. Most likely, kerosene and the rest are delivered either by sea or by air. But most likely, by the sea.
      2. +25
        27 October 2015 08: 54
        Quote: Penetrator
        Yes, let them consider. Maybe, with such an example, even readers of the Financial Times will understand how irrationally the defense budget of the United States and its allies is spent. And draw conclusions ..

        Americans are fighting and for some reason they find it very profitable.
        Benefit No. 1: We push extremists away from our borders, help a key ally in the region, and defend the Navy’s base in the Mediterranean.
        Benefit No. 2: With the victory of the Syrian army, our companies get the opportunity to develop and develop oil and gas fields.

        Benefit No. 3: The sale of Russian military equipment does not allow the Russian military-industrial complex to stand idle.
        Benefit No. 4: Russia looks favorably on the world stage, the main fighter against terrorism, a reliable ally, while the United States appears as sponsors of terrorism and the culprits of the troubles of the European Union.
        Benefit No. 5: Lending to the conduct of hostilities of our pilots in war conditions.
        1. SSR
          +12
          27 October 2015 09: 10
          Quote: volot-voin
          Quote: Penetrator
          Yes, let them consider. Maybe, with such an example, even readers of the Financial Times will understand how irrationally the defense budget of the United States and its allies is spent. And draw conclusions ..

          Americans are fighting and for some reason they find it very profitable.
          Benefit No. 1: We push extremists away from our borders, help a key ally in the region, and defend the Navy’s base in the Mediterranean.
          Benefit No. 2: With the victory of the Syrian army, our companies get the opportunity to develop and develop oil and gas fields.

          Benefit No. 3: The sale of Russian military equipment does not allow the Russian military-industrial complex to stand idle.
          Benefit No. 4: Russia looks favorably on the world stage, the main fighter against terrorism, a reliable ally, while the United States appears as sponsors of terrorism and the culprits of the troubles of the European Union.
          Benefit No. 5: Lending to the conduct of hostilities of our pilots in war conditions.

          Benefit number 6 is the active drilling of all areas of the military-industrial complex, the development and implementation of new technologies, investment in the modernization of its production facilities, etc. Further, if the mistakes of the USSR are taken into account, then new technologies will begin to advance into the civilian sector. Imha.
        2. +9
          27 October 2015 10: 13
          Quote: volot-voin
          Benefit No. 5: Lending to the conduct of hostilities of our pilots in war conditions.



          Benefits 7 and 8 - the problems of military logistics, arms stocks, the transfer of industry and the economy to military tracks are revealed, analyzed and resolved ...

          And it’s a shame for those whom no one remembers, but who provides these flights - the entire technical and service staff of our VKS ... And they not only provide reliable and efficient operation of pilot-flyers, but also learn to maintain equipment in difficult climatic conditions ...

          Look, this morning in USA Today we drove on the topic that our planes in such a climate and with such a number of daily flights ALREADY are becoming unusable ...
          1. +7
            27 October 2015 11: 56
            veksha50 ..... Look, this morning in USA Today we drove on the topic that our planes in such a climate and with such a number of daily departures ALREADY allegedly become worthless.

            A condom can become unusable. And the plane, like all its units, has its own resource.
            An increase in the intensity of flights naturally increases the workload on the crew and technical staff. Basically, wear of rubber and brake devices, other units according to the resource. Aggregates and a glider "wear out" more if the plane has not been flying for years. Of course, sand and sea salt "eats up" part of the resource, but not enough to "become unusable".
            It's like American aircraft are made from a different "dough". So, this is another, cheap "fake" against Russia.
        3. +3
          27 October 2015 12: 53
          Benefit 6: munitions factories work in three shifts, someone also supplies products, etc. Salaries and orders are always good.
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        5. 0
          27 October 2015 13: 13
          Quote: volot-voin


          Benefit No. 4: Russia looks favorably on the world stage, the main fighter against terrorism, a reliable ally, while the United States appears as sponsors of terrorism and the culprits of the troubles of the European Union.

          On the world stage, Russia looks like a monster destroying moderate opposition, which in turn makes life easier for ISIS. These are the collisions of Western propaganda, which, even a good thing for the whole world, is a universal evil if it comes from Russia, and not from Matrasia. And the "mattresses" are, as always, "handsome", "saviors of the planet." Let the effect be zero, but show off ...
          1. +1
            27 October 2015 22: 17
            Quote: Bochik
            On the world stage, Russia looks like a monster destroying moderate opposition, which in turn makes life easier for ISIS. These are the collisions of Western propaganda, which, even a good thing for the whole world, is a universal evil if it comes from Russia, and not from Matrasia. And the "mattresses" are, as always, "handsome", "saviors of the planet." Let the effect be zero, but show off ...

            How can I tell you, you don't have to think that "over the hill" everyone believes the propaganda so much - a typical example - go to YouTube and read the English-language comments to the videos with our bombing of the ISIL - the absolute majority - positive ratings ...
      3. 0
        27 October 2015 19: 38
        Quote: Penetrator
        Maybe, with such an example, at least the readers of the Financial Times will understand how irrationally the defense budget of the United States and its allies is spent.

        You simply confuse the goals set by countries in this conflict. The USA bomb the desert for a year not to defeat their ISIS offspring, they just really give money to military-industrial corporations. You will still see how the Americans will bill their allies for this operation
    2. +3
      27 October 2015 08: 37
      Quote: seregina68
      To our "Western partners": do not count other people's money!

      Yes, let them consider, if you look, ordinary citizens will begin to revel in their rulers and military commanders, where they bury the money. am
      1. +1
        27 October 2015 08: 59
        Soviet folk song:
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    4. +15
      27 October 2015 08: 39
      It’s correctly noticed that we spend more money on large-scale exercises, and only a few planes fly in Syria.
      1. +5
        27 October 2015 08: 54
        Quote: ZU-23
        and in Syria, only a few planes fly.


        This really small and inexpensive action in terms of training the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation matters more than all the exercises throughout the year, taken together both in terms of developing tactics and in the general military strategic sense.
        The Yankees (and not only them) must understand that in the military-political sense, Putin stands behind FORCE, and not just a saber-rattling weapon, no matter how much of it is shown to Russia.
        1. +1
          27 October 2015 09: 43
          Quote: hydrox
          ... matters more than all teachings throughout the year combined ...

          Well, you bent of course.
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    6. SSR
      +3
      27 October 2015 08: 53
      Quote: seregina68
      To our "Western partners": do not count other people's money!

      Budget Warfare is the same method of warfare.
    7. Tor5
      +5
      27 October 2015 08: 54
      Reasonable conclusion! Constant large-scale exercises are much more expensive, and the "running-in" of personnel in military operations is more constructive.
    8. +7
      27 October 2015 08: 55
      Quote: seregina68
      To our "Western partners": do not count other people's money!

      It’s just a pity! With the complete failure of their bombing. It's a shame, you know.
    9. 0
      27 October 2015 09: 48
      Quote: seregina68
      To our "Western partners": do not count other people's money!

      And Britain with a favorable economic situation cannot afford such military operations. laughing
      1. 0
        28 October 2015 01: 57
        This is not a capture of the colonies! Here are expenses that are still unknown whether they will bring at least some profit, other than self-esteem and expressed gratitude!
    10. +2
      27 October 2015 10: 09
      The most important thing is the invaluable combat experience for pilots. The more it passes through Syria, the stronger our aviation will generally become. You can’t buy such a thing for any dollars. soldier
    11. +1
      27 October 2015 10: 10
      Quote: seregina68
      To our "Western partners": do not count other people's money!


      Yes! Let them envy aside. Silently !!!!

      ... and learn how to fight ...
    12. 0
      27 October 2015 11: 53
      Media: Military operation in Syria is not burdensome for the Russian Federation

      God forbid, soon to drive out bearded cockroaches from Syria. And so that peace has already come!
  2. HAM
    +28
    27 October 2015 08: 33
    The combat experience gained in Syria cannot be bought.
  3. +10
    27 October 2015 08: 34
    Experts agree that the costs of the Russian Federation for the operation in Syria are very small compared to c ..
    .. compared to the benefits that Russia will receive upon successful completion of the Campaign ..! crying
  4. 0
    27 October 2015 08: 34
    Judging by the photo, our VKS in Syria have already applied identification marks on airplanes. Or is this Su-24 not in Syria?
    1. +1
      27 October 2015 09: 49
      Well no. It just peeled off the paint.
      You can’t cover the stars.
  5. +3
    27 October 2015 08: 35
    Previously, news on the Internet was ahead of TV news, but now they are a day or two late.
  6. +2
    27 October 2015 08: 36
    This foreign political action is interesting primarily because it allows you to fully assess the mobilization suitability of the Russian economy for a timely response not only to military threats.
    Today it’s a touchstone on which certain elements of building a mobilization economy that can function in the conditions of the deepening global crisis, which for Russia is not only financial, but also systemic and managerial, can be honed - it is obvious that today's Pr-in is completely incapable of leading the economy of a big country ...
  7. +5
    27 October 2015 08: 39
    As one character used to say: "Cheap and angry!"
  8. +4
    27 October 2015 08: 39
    Are right. The British. A month of IS bombing is equal to one surprise check. And dividends ... Pilots study, military consultants learn to learn. The world is in shock.
    And Vovochka is more insidious than the West thinks. He intends to return the brains that flowed to the West for a better life. If at least 10% returns this sentence
  9. +5
    27 October 2015 08: 41
    We have many governors, you can fight for a long time !!! lol
  10. 740
    +2
    27 October 2015 08: 43
    Sooner or later, the Saracens will crawl out of the tunnel to the shirts. Then, let FT consider how much the cost of placing new citizens will cost their country. Yes
  11. -5
    27 October 2015 08: 45
    In any case, these expenses are borne by the people, with the advent of new taxes, frozen pensions, property tax, land tax, income tax, paid renewal at school, cop tax. building repairs, higher prices for food, gasoline, utility bills, travel by public transport, soon a paid school and medicine. There are no illusions on whose money air strikes go. I think there is no naive who will think that those in power will invest in this matter. Therefore, they don’t care how much to bomb, at least a year, at least two. It’s good that everyone here is honest and will not steal under the guise, otherwise it will drag on for a century. (A hundred-year war was in history). Of course, if the people had the right to vote not on the forum but in life, he would say, you fight there, (not the military but at the top) but do not conquer too much, everything should be a measure and a strict report
    1. +5
      27 October 2015 09: 57
      Do you have something against?
      Have you listed everything? About kOp. repair of buildings did not forget? Oh, they didn’t write about the salaries of doctors and teachers.
      Now listen here.
      If you do not like that Russia is rising from its knees, then say so. And not this clumsy handle of the seeds of discord over the corner.
      1. +1
        27 October 2015 10: 21
        Quote: Gor-1974
        the people take over, with the advent of new taxes, frozen pensions, tax on

        Quote: BABAY22
        Do you have something against?
        Have you listed everything? About kOp. repair of buildings did not forget? Oh, they didn’t write about the salaries of doctors and teachers.
        Now listen here.

        do not quarrel, valets) Curious, but comrade Gor-1974 vollen nevolen cited an article from the same Financial Times under the heading Russia defies recession to fund Syria conflict. There about the sequester, and about pensions, and about tightening belts, and other unpopular measures)
      2. 0
        27 October 2015 15: 13
        Are you talking about seeds? Say yes do not speak. Hurray to shout at someone else’s expense is not overtaken and we do not need a company with a length of a year. On my own, I’ll say for 9000 I’ll live, but no more than a year. The Army and Navy certainly unite us, but also undress us, do not forget about this.
    2. +1
      27 October 2015 15: 12
      there is a saying among the people of Russia ... they don’t cry after losing their heads ... as they say ... who is talking about that, and lousy everything about the bathhouse ... not understanding that the bathhouse can burn out. or after a fight they don’t wave their fists. whining.
  12. +1
    27 October 2015 08: 48
    But I remember Romanov writing to me that in no case should aviation assistance be given to Syria, that there would be losses, etc. I still remember telling him that there would be no loss)
  13. +1
    27 October 2015 08: 48
    Dear, it should be noted that the rhetoric has changed, the Russian economy is no longer "torn to shreds", the army is fully combat capable, Russia's policy is clear, interaction with allies is ensured, all this is not visible work and gives such a result in Syria
  14. 0
    27 October 2015 08: 50
    counting money in someone else’s pocket is NOT Good, but Interesting. Count your money first. Well, you think America spent 4 billion dollars for 2 years, 10 mil a day, well, so there will be little print for yourself. Yes, the troops are learning in a real combat environment. here you gentlemen s no sudden checks do not occur, why do not you always somewhere something bmbite oh sorry Fight!
  15. 0
    27 October 2015 08: 51
    however bravo to our military logisticians ...
  16. +5
    27 October 2015 09: 01
    Quote: HAM
    The combat experience gained in Syria cannot be bought.


    I recently watched a balabolka on TV (I don't remember the name) with A. Pushkov, so he answered the question of some chela well: "If you need to pay with the lives of soldiers for the national security of Russia, the country will pay." Hell, tough, but true. Moreover, no one will let the non-fired jerks into battle anymore. And this is good, under Shoigu the madhouse disappears from the army. "the old man's Arbat military district" amicably demobilized with him, the strong colonels came, the cat. very good want to become generals, some already. So that's right! The effectiveness of videoconferencing in Syria is the best example of this. E, my soul rejoices, as I see conscripts on the street. In the eyes - dignity, and not hunger, as it was quite recently.
  17. +3
    27 October 2015 09: 06
    Our aircraft are cheaper to maintain and bombs are 10 times cheaper, and salaries are not as huge as those of Americans. So the military company is more economical than the amers. Moreover, they do our deeds, and they are in words and on paper.
  18. +1
    27 October 2015 09: 07
    THE CONCERN OF OUR COUNTRY'S ECONOMY FROM PARTNERS AND CONSUMERS IS SO TENDERING AND SENTIMENTAL. MAY NOT EXPERIENCE. WE, IF THE "BUDGET" DOESN'T ENOUGH, LET'S SKIP AND ADD.
  19. 0
    27 October 2015 09: 09
    Quote: Samara-58
    We have many governors, you can fight for a long time !!! lol

    It is necessary to begin with the confiscation of the property acquired by "backbreaking" labor. And so I agree. Let some former governors (for example, Sakhalin) and other corrupt officials contribute to the strengthening of the RF Armed Forces.
  20. +2
    27 October 2015 09: 22
    It was more correct to say: Russia's benefit from Syria’s operations is much greater than its costs
  21. +3
    27 October 2015 09: 24
    it’s not a question of money, but of our strength, we will always earn money
  22. +3
    27 October 2015 09: 29
    They didn’t just count.
    They are comparing. Compare the cost of the operation and its effectiveness at the exit. And it seems the comparison is not their benefit. Our operation is four times cheaper, with greater efficiency by an order of magnitude.
    It upsets them))) But their pichalka will not help them to reduce the costs of their voyenov. Our soldiers are accustomed to the necessary minimum, and there will be more of them at least. everyone that should be at war in a war, and not use gadgets.
    1. +1
      27 October 2015 20: 37
      And our pampres are not spent ..
  23. +2
    27 October 2015 10: 01
    Shoigu must additionally take the post of Minister of Finance. He has done more than the rest of the ministers to strengthen the ruble in recent times! laughing laughing laughing
  24. +2
    27 October 2015 10: 06
    Mdaaa ...

    The United States spends about 10 million dollars a day on fighting ISIS, Russia - from 2,3 to 4,0 million dollars a day ...

    What is the passage ... And what is the "echoality" of the Amers !!!

    PS The limited operation of the Russian Aerospace Forces, with limited forces, plus the "spitting" at a long distance by the Caspian "kids" brought the authority of the narcissistic "hegemon" to the level of a plinth ... This is not a hat, but a statement of fact ... which the Amers never dreamed of in their Middle East operations ...
  25. 0
    27 October 2015 10: 06
    Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that the price of the counter-terrorist operation in Syria does not go beyond the regular budget of the Ministry of Defense and will not become a burden on the budget

    Whatever this friend of Veni Diktov and the lover of watches for 36 million, when he lied about them, said, everything should be considered the same information product as about watches.
  26. +1
    27 October 2015 10: 09
    Quote: Million
    It was more correct to say: Russia's benefit from Syria’s operations is much greater than its costs


    In other words: the end justifies the means. But if Syria is an ally, then support must be given unequivocally, even if Russia does not have any benefit, it can come in handy in the future. One Eastern wisdom says: stones of the past are steps of the future.
    1. 0
      27 October 2015 10: 24
      Quote: Vladimir 
      if Syria is an ally, then support must be given unequivocally, even if Russia will not have any benefit, it may come in handy in the future.

      misty set out. If there are any prospects, then, therefore, the benefit is obvious, not?
  27. 0
    27 October 2015 10: 35
    Russia has risen to its full height !! I will join the following quote below. It is addressed to those who love to whine and complain, who listen to this whining on "Echo"
    !
    Quote: BABAY22
    Do you have something against?
    Have you listed everything? About kOp. repair of buildings did not forget? Oh, they didn’t write about the salaries of doctors and teachers.
    Now listen here.
    If you do not like that Russia is rising from its knees, then say so. And not this clumsy handle of the seeds of discord over the corner.
  28. +1
    27 October 2015 10: 40
    Earlier, Dmitry Peskov said that the price of the counter-terrorist operation in Syria does not go beyond the regular budget of the Ministry of Defense and will not become a burden on the budget.

    This is a person who constantly and systematically lies, read the Internet. His answers to questions and what really happened next. Regarding "let the oligarchs throw themselves into the war," I am certainly in favor, but we all understand that these will not throw themselves off, they will rather steal and it will be like in a joke:
    "Dad, vodka has risen in price, will you drink less now?"
    "No, sonny, you will eat less."
  29. 0
    27 October 2015 10: 43
    they will take away debt from Ukraine 3 billion and the operation will pay off with full.
  30. +2
    27 October 2015 10: 55
    Quote: Das Boot
    misty set out. If there are any prospects, then, therefore, the benefit is obvious, not?


    1. Russia will maintain a presence in this region and most likely on an ongoing basis for any
    alignment of forces within the country.

    2. Based on the foregoing, Russia will become a deterrent in the center of the Islamic hearth, and this is very important. This may include the lifting of sanctions by the West, the influence in some way on the price of oil, and finally, if not the first and not the last violin in geopolitics.
  31. +4
    27 October 2015 14: 07
    This is not an expense, this is an investment.

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