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On January 20, Russia launched a major airstrike on Ukraine, utilizing 372 missiles and drones valued at over $131 million, targeting energy infrastructure across nine oblasts and causing widespread blackouts amid severe cold. This military expenditure parallels the annual budget of Veliky Novgorod and highlights Russia's ongoing financial strain, as it grapples with a significant budget deficit while increasing taxes and cutting social spending. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy underscored the need for effective global sanctions to curb Russia's military capabilities.