Russia allocates $840M for life-extension project, mini-pig organ breeding

Russia's 2026 budget allocates 18 billion rubles to a life-extension program, the only medical project spared from cuts, involving secret labs breeding mini-pigs for xenotransplantation. The claim originates from Polish media and is unverified; if accurate, it signals a strategic priority on longevity research despite broader austerity. The program's secrecy and scale suggest a state-backed scientific push with potential geopolitical implications.