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.
Initially, it was anticipated that RT's 2015 budget would decline to approximately $236 million due to the devaluation of the ruble and a reduction in media subsidies. However, government funding was subsequently augmented to around $300 million in September.