At the start of 2015, as the ruble's value plummeted and a ten percent reduction in media subsidies was imposed, it was thought that RT's budget for the year would fall to about $236 million. Instead, government funding was increased to 20.8 billion rubles (around $300 million) in September.
In January 2015, as the value of the ruble plummeted and media subsidies were reduced by ten percent, it was assumed that RT's annual budget would decrease to roughly $236 million. Instead, government support increased significantly to approximately $300 million by September.