Putin earmarks 32% of Budget 2025 for Russia’s defence. Is he preparing for 4th year of Ukraine war?
3 weeks ago

Putin earmarks 32% of Budget 2025 for Russia’s defence. Is he preparing for 4th year of Ukraine war?

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At a time when the Russian military is making continuous gains in the war on Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin has approved the largest-ever defence budget with a 22% annual hike As the war on Ukraine has entered a decisive phase, Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the highest-ever defence budget for the next three years. The record budget with a 22 per cent year-on-year hike comes at a time when Russia is looking forward to maximise its gains in Ukraine. Russia is also understood to have recaptured as much as 40 per cent of territory that Ukraine had captured in Russia’s Kursk province in a counter-offensive earlier this year. Last month, Putin also launched an experimental intermediate ballistic missile on Ukraine and changed Russia’s nuclear weapons doctrine, which significantly lowered the threshold for the usage of nuclear weapons.

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Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
1 week ago

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says

Hindustan Times  

By Andrius Sytas Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says TALLINN, - Estonia will propose that the leaders of the United Kingdom-led alliance of northern European NATO countries spend no less than 2.5% of GDP on defence in response to the threat from Russia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in July that he would increase …

What will it cost to defend Britain from a growing Russian threat?
1 week, 2 days ago

What will it cost to defend Britain from a growing Russian threat?

The Independent  

New secretary general of Nato Mark Rutte has warned that Russia is preparing for “long-term confrontation. Rutte’s inaugural speech didn’t include a specific goal, but there are widespread reports that he’d like to see the target for defence spending among the 32 Nato member states raised from 2 per cent to 3 per cent, and he has even mentioned a …

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'
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1 week, 3 days ago

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'

Firstpost  

European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation are holding meetings to pitch an increase in the bloc’s target to 3 per cent at its annual summit next June North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief Mark Rutte has called for raising defence budget by respective member nations. Rutte has said that the alliance’s defence spending needs to be much bigger than …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine
2 weeks, 1 day ago

U.S. Announces Nearly $1 Billion More In Longer-Term Weapons Support For Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday as the Biden administration rushes to spend all the congressionally approved money it has left to bolster Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month. We all want… pic.twitter.com/eKMtuhp2ZI — Volodymyr …

Putin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget
3 weeks ago

Putin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget

CNN  

CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a record-breaking defense budget, setting aside a staggering third of the government’s total spending as the war in Ukraine drains resources from both sides nearly three years on. Scholz’s visit came after he rankled Ukrainian officials last month by calling Vladimir Putin, ending a years-long European effort to isolate the Russian president …

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI
3 weeks ago

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI

Al Jazeera  

Despite a defence budget 10 times Russia’s, new report lays bare how NATO is unable to turn spending power into firepower in a crisis. New research shows that the revenues of Russia’s top defence contractors outpaced those of their United States and European counterparts last year, as they increased weapons production more effectively than their Western rivals. While Russia’s leading …

Vladimir Putin approves record military budget in bid to finish Ukraine war with Russian president dedicating a THIRD of his country's GDP to 'national defence'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vladimir Putin approves record military budget in bid to finish Ukraine war with Russian president dedicating a THIRD of his country's GDP to 'national defence'

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has approved a record military budget in a bid to end the Ukraine war as he dictates a third of Russia's 2025 GDP to 'national defence'. Vladimir Putin has approved a record-high military budget for Russia's 'national defence' next year Russian servicemen jump off a T-90M Proryv tank during a combat training for assault units in an undisclosed …

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian President Vladimir Putin approved …

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Putin signs off record Russian defense spending as top EU officials visit Kyiv

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin approved budget plans, raising 2025 military spending to record levels as Moscow seeks to prevail in the war in Ukraine. New EU leaders in Kyiv pledge continued support for Ukraine New European Council President Antonio Costa and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, marking their first day in office with a …

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: EU pledges $19 bn for outgunned and outspent Kyiv

Firstpost  

The aid comes at a critical time for Ukraine as questions grow about the future of US assistance when Donald Trump returns to power The European Union on Thursday confirmed it will provide Ukraine with €18.1 billion as part of a larger $50 billion Group of Seven loan aimed at supporting Kyiv amid its fight against Russia’s invasion. Uncertainty over …

Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost

Al Jazeera  

Massive increase in spending builds on last year’s record, as Moscow maintains war on Ukraine, confrontation with West. Lawmakers in Russia’s upper house have given final parliamentary approval to a plan to boost military spending by almost 30 percent next year. That is about 3 trillion rubles more than was apportioned for this year, which itself represented a post-Cold War …

Vladimir Putin is in a painful economic bind
1 month ago

Vladimir Putin is in a painful economic bind

Live Mint  

Most central banks are cutting interest rates. Russia’s budget, unveiled in September, included a plan to increase defence spending by a quarter next year. Taken together, annual expenditures on defence and security—a separate budget item that covers the intelligence services—are now expected to rise to 17trn roubles, an amount representing more than 40% of all government spending or 8% of …

Russia is locking up butter as inflation crisis reaches new heights
1 month ago

Russia is locking up butter as inflation crisis reaches new heights

CNN  

CNN — Americans have spent the last few years complaining about inflation. But an influential group of Russian economists said on Telegram this week that “increased inflationary pressure will not only persist but may even increase.” Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that the Russian economy needs nearly 1 million new workers because of an unemployment rate of …

Russia is locking up butter as inflation crisis reaches new heights
Top News
1 month ago

Russia is locking up butter as inflation crisis reaches new heights

CNN  

CNN — Americans have spent the last few years complaining about inflation. But an influential group of Russian economists said on Telegram this week that “increased inflationary pressure will not only persist but may even increase.” Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that the Russian economy needs nearly 1 million new workers because of an unemployment rate of …

Russia is locking up butter as inflation crisis reaches new heights
Top News
1 month ago

Russia is locking up butter as inflation crisis reaches new heights

CNN  

CNN — Americans have spent the last few years complaining about inflation. But an influential group of Russian economists said on Telegram this week that “increased inflationary pressure will not only persist but may even increase.” Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said earlier this month that the Russian economy needs nearly 1 million new workers because of an unemployment rate of …

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance

Al Jazeera  

While US President-elect Donald Trump’s intentions remain unclear, Kyiv is trying to secure as much of the aid promised by Washington as possible. “Mostly in the city, on civilian infrastructure, mainly in the evening or at night, although there are also daytime shellings.” Ukraine’s defenders continued to be under intense pressure throughout the front in the past week, with the …

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trajectory of the War in Ukraine: A Crucial Election Hangover

Associated Press  

The outcome of the US election will determine the trajectory of the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian leaders hope that the new administration will make decisions that will benefit their country, but there is no guarantee that this will happen. The war is one of the most divisive issues of the Nov. 5 election, and the results could have a significant …

Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian strike kills six as Ukraine marks defenders day

The Hindu  

A Russian strike on a southern Ukraine market killed six people on Tuesday as the nation held a moment of silence to mark a major public holiday honouring troops, authorities said. ‘Work with both’ As Moscow pressed ahead in the east, Russia announced plans on Monday to boost its defence budget by almost 30% next year as it drives resources …

Russia hikes 2025 defence spending by 25% to a new post-Soviet high
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia hikes 2025 defence spending by 25% to a new post-Soviet high

Hindustan Times  

* Russia hikes 2025 defence spending by 25% to a new post-Soviet high {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Russia to spend 6.3% of GDP on national defence {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} * Highest level since the Cold War * Defence spending at $145 billion, budget shows * Defence spending a third of all spending * Defence and security spending even higher By Darya …

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues
3 months, 1 week ago

Putin orders military to boost troop numbers by 180,000 to 1.5 million as Ukraine fighting continues

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Anna Popova, the Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare, during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the country’s military to increase its number of troops by 180,000 to a total of 1.5 million, as Moscow’s military …

Lammy: UK missiles are vital to stop Putin
3 months, 1 week ago

Lammy: UK missiles are vital to stop Putin

The Telegraph  

Mr Lammy was asked whether he wanted a timeline for reaching the 2.5 per cent target to be named and whether he hoped for more defence spending in the Budget. “And that’s why I’m really pleased that John Healey kicked off a strategic defence review, on which I’m assisting of course, straight away in coming to office.” When they announced …

Polish govt approves 2025 budget with record defense spending
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Polish govt approves 2025 budget with record defense spending

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-29 15:48 Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacts at the European Political Community meeting, at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, Britain, on July 18, 2024. WARSAW - The Polish government has approved its 2025 budget, allocating nearly PLN 190 billion for defense, a historic high. The spending represents 4.7 percent of Poland's gross domestic product in 2025 with …

Vladimir Putin spends big—and sends Russia’s economy soaring
4 months ago

Vladimir Putin spends big—and sends Russia’s economy soaring

Hindustan Times  

A Ukrainian incursion into Russia represents an enormous embarrassment for Vladimir Putin and his military leadership. Consumer confidence, as measured by Russia’s statistical agency, is well above its average since Mr Putin assumed power 24 years ago. Sberbank, the country’s largest financial institution, notes that in June overall consumer spending rose by 20% year on year in nominal terms. Data …

Why Putin’s inflation battle is weakening Russia from within
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Putin’s inflation battle is weakening Russia from within

The Telegraph  

There is no better signal that money is tight than Putin’s decision to appoint a trained economist with zero military experience as his defence minister. “The risk is that a slowdown in growth will become much more pronounced than moderation in inflation which could mean that Russia might be facing a scenario of stagflation as early as next year. This …

The six gaping holes in NATO's European defences that could allow Putin to strike: Alliance officials admit to huge failings, including lack of troops, ammo and long-range missiles
4 months, 4 weeks ago

The six gaping holes in NATO's European defences that could allow Putin to strike: Alliance officials admit to huge failings, including lack of troops, ammo and long-range missiles

Daily Mail  

NATO officials have admitted to huge failings in its European defences that could allow Vladimir Putin to strike. British Army soldiers ride Challenger 2 tanks during Exercise Immediate Response as one component of NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender 2024, in Poland, on May 15, 2024 A dozen military and civilian officials have revealed classified plans for the biggest overhaul in three …

Germany to do to Ukraine what a Trump White House might - cut military aid by half
5 months ago

Germany to do to Ukraine what a Trump White House might - cut military aid by half

Firstpost  

Germany hopes Ukraine will be able to meet the bulk of its military needs with the $50 billion in loans from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets agreed by the Group of Seven, and that funds earmarked for armaments will not be fully used. Germany will halve military aid for Ukraine next year, even with the possibility that Republican candidate …

Germany to halve military aid to Ukraine
5 months ago

Germany to halve military aid to Ukraine

The Telegraph  

The German government is under pressure to show fiscal discipline after a court ruled that using undeployed coronavirus recovery funds for green initiatives and industry support was unconstitutional. “Ukraine’s financing is secured for the foreseeable future thanks to European instruments and the G7 loans,” Christian Lindner, the German finance minister, said on Wednesday. Mr Trump was criticised after suggesting the …

Russia-Ukraine war: Billionaires make $11bn dividends as economy resumes
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Billionaires make $11bn dividends as economy resumes

Live Mint  

-- Russian tycoons received billions of dollars in dividends as their companies resumed or boosted payouts amid easing economic uncertainty over the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. Many commodities exporters have resumed payment of dividends after reshaping their businesses and re-routing sales toward markets in China, India and other Global South nations that haven’t implemented sanctions over the war in Ukraine. …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
6 months ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke affectionately of Stoltenberg, calling him “pal” and saying he wished that Stoltenberg, who has been NATO’s secretary …

Russia plans higher taxes for rich, companies as cost of Ukraine war mounts
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia plans higher taxes for rich, companies as cost of Ukraine war mounts

Al Jazeera  

New tax thresholds and hike in corporation tax are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles a year. The amendments are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles a year, the Interfax news agency reported, citing Finance Ministry calculations. “The changes are aimed at building a fair and balanced tax system,” Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov said in a statement, …

UK puts its defense industry on ‘war footing’ and gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid
8 months ago

UK puts its defense industry on ‘war footing’ and gives Ukraine $620 million in new military aid

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — The U.K. prime minister said Tuesday the country is putting its defense industry on a “war footing” by increasing defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, and pledged to send arms worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine. “We will put the U.K.’s own defense industry on a war footing,” Sunak told British …

U.K. puts its defense industry on ‘war footing,’ pledges $620 million in new Ukraine aid
8 months ago

U.K. puts its defense industry on ‘war footing,’ pledges $620 million in new Ukraine aid

LA Times  

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, from right, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visit the Armourd Brigade barracks in Warsaw on Tuesday. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Tuesday that his country is putting its arms industry on a “war footing” by increasing defense spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product by the end of …

Global military spending climbed 7% in 2023 amid conflicts, think-tank SIPRI says
8 months ago

Global military spending climbed 7% in 2023 amid conflicts, think-tank SIPRI says

Hindustan Times  

Global military expenditure grew 7% to $2.43 trillion in 2023, the steepest annual rise since 2009 as international peace and security deteriorated, a leading think-tank said on Monday, Arms being transferred to Ukraine by United States. Nan Tian, senior researcher at SIPRI's Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme, said: "States are prioritising military strength but they risk an action–reaction spiral …

India 4th largest military spender in 2023, says new Sipri report
8 months ago

India 4th largest military spender in 2023, says new Sipri report

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India was the fourth largest military spender in the world in 2023 with an expenditure of $83.6 billion after the United States, China and Russia, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said in a report published on Monday. Pokhran: Indian military personnel during the Exercise Bharat Shakti, in Pokhran, Rajasthan, in March India’s spending was 4.2% higher than …

War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report
8 months ago

War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report

Al Jazeera  

New high of $2.4 trillion is the ninth straight annual increase, suggesting the trend will continue, research institute says. Last year, Russia increased military spending by 24 percent to 6.9 percent of its GDP and 16 percent of all government spending. Its 2024 budget plans an even bigger increase – 70 percent on defence and security spending – to $157bn, …

Western leaders face hard choices to help Ukraine resist Putin’s aggression
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Western leaders face hard choices to help Ukraine resist Putin’s aggression

The Independent  

The overwhelming majority of the British people stand with the Ukrainian people in their time of need. As Lord Sedwill says, “That is a huge challenge, but a fraction of the cost we will face if Putin prevails.” Mr Zhorin warns that if Putin senses weakness or, worse, should defeat Ukraine, his Russia “will undoubtedly open its mouth and try …

Lord Cameron calls on UK to boost defence budget in response to Russian threat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lord Cameron calls on UK to boost defence budget in response to Russian threat

The Telegraph  

The UK must boost its defence budget in response to the threat posed by Russia, Lord Cameron has said. The Foreign Secretary said that although Britain had increased its budget in recent times faster than other Nato countries, he recognised “the need for more defence spending”. “But as the PM, the Defence Secretary and the Chancellor have all said, we …

What hope does Ukraine have to hold out against Russia if the US keeps struggling to send weapons?
9 months ago

What hope does Ukraine have to hold out against Russia if the US keeps struggling to send weapons?

ABC  

Starved of ammunition and losing ground, Ukraine has gone months without receiving weapons from the United States. Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has said troops are in a state of "shell hunger" and reports have emerged of forces rationing as few as 15 artillery shells per day. Matthew Sussex from the ANU'S Strategic and Defence Studies Centre says there is …

Ukraine warns delays in Western aid supplies ‘costing lives and territory’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine warns delays in Western aid supplies ‘costing lives and territory’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Half of Western arms deliveries are being delayed and the hold-up is putting lives and territories …

Two years on, the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Two years on, the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Firstpost  

Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Two years later, there’s still no end in sight to the conflict A Ukrainian serviceman of 93rd brigade camouflages a 2S1 Gvozdika self propelled howitzer at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the town of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region, Ukraine, 22 February 2024. As per Ukraine’s count, Russia has …

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia
10 months ago

Putin is trying to take advantage of a stalemate in Ukraine but the war is also draining for Russia

Associated Press  

When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, some analysts predicted it might take as few as three days for Russian forces to capture the capital of Kyiv. With the war now entering its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be trying to turn that initial failure to his advantage — by biding his time and waiting …

Trump’s Russia threat against NATO: What US allies are spending on defence
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Russia threat against NATO: What US allies are spending on defence

Al Jazeera  

The former president has repeatedly said the US is unfairly carrying the financial burden of the security alliance. Former United States President Donald Trump has stirred strong reactions in Europe after saying Washington might not protect NATO allies from potential attack from Russia if he wins the November election unless some members of the alliance step up their military spending. …

Ukraine, Russia fight from the skies as Kyiv’s EU aid hangs in the balance
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine, Russia fight from the skies as Kyiv’s EU aid hangs in the balance

Al Jazeera  

As a key summit focuses on aid, Russia says it will increase air defence missile production as air wars are fought over Ukraine. In a rare appearance touring defence industries, Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said he hoped to increase the production of air defence missiles, used to intercept drones, missiles and planes. Ukraine’s military intelligence said the centre received …

EU rearms Ukraine as calls mount for higher defence spending
11 months ago

EU rearms Ukraine as calls mount for higher defence spending

Al Jazeera  

As roughly $137bn in military and financial aid to Ukraine remained stalled in Washington and Brussels, individual European allies began to make bilateral pledges worth billions to ensure that Ukraine will remain capable of resisting Russia this year. Estonia was committing 0.25 percent of its gross domestic product to Ukraine’s defence over the next four years, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas …

EU pays the final tranche of Ukraine budget support for 2023. Future support is up in the air
1 year ago

EU pays the final tranche of Ukraine budget support for 2023. Future support is up in the air

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To ensure that Ukraine has …

US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding
1 year ago

US announces new weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalled on more funding

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is sending a $175 million package of military aid to Ukraine, including guided missiles for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, anti-armor systems and high-speed anti-radiation missiles, the Pentagon and State Department announced on Wednesday. The latest aid comes as Congress remains stalled on legislation that would provide new funding for Ukraine as it battles to …

Ukraine aid to run out by year's end, White House warns
1 year ago

Ukraine aid to run out by year's end, White House warns

The Hindu  

The White House budget chief warned the U.S. Congress on December 4 that failure to agree on fresh funds for Ukraine by the end of the year would "kneecap" Kyiv on the battlefield. In a letter to the House Speaker, the director of the Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young said time was rapidly running out to support Ukraine's …

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