Putin approves record defense spending — a third of Russia’s budget
3 weeks, 1 day 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 following his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference in Kyiv, Scholz said he had used the call to stress to Putin that “Ukraine should be an independent sovereign nation” and that “Russia has to stop the war and withdraw its troops.” Scholz meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside St. Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv on Monday. Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images Meanwhile, although Russia has many more people than Ukraine, it is suffering significant battlefield losses and recruitment of new troops is already a problem – the last time the Russian military introduced a partial mobilization, hundreds of thousands of men fled the country.

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What will it cost to defend Britain from a growing Russian threat?
1 week, 3 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
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1 week, 4 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, 4 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, 2 days 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 …

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms

Al Jazeera  

Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged members of the alliance to ramp up defence spending as countries brace for renewed pressure from United States President-elect Donald Trump. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defence …

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?

Firstpost  

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 …

Russia races ahead of NATO in weapons production for Ukraine war: SIPRI
3 weeks, 1 day 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, 2 days 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, 6 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 …

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 …

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The U.S. is giving Ukraine billions more in weapons. Here’s how they will help

LA Times  

President Biden meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. Trump argued that Ukraine should have made concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the months before Russia’s February 2022 invasion, declaring that even “the worst deal would’ve been better than what we have now.” Trump, who has long been critical of …

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, almost two thirds of it in the United States, and failing to invest enough in joint military projects, a landmark report on EU competitiveness warned on Monday. The 27 member states are also failing to make best use of Europe’s research and development capacities to modernize …

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 …

Poland’s government plans record defense spending in its 2025 budget
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland’s government plans record defense spending in its 2025 budget

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s budget proposal for 2025 includes record defense spending of 187 billion zlotys, officials said Wednesday. Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said that the defense spending proposal would constitute 4.7% of gross domestic product, compared to 4.2% this year, which already makes Poland a leader in NATO and in the European Union. The current proposal would break the …

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 …

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 …

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, …

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel
8 months ago

What’s inside the $95 billion House package focused on aiding Ukraine and Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. The overall amount of money provided to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons from the U.S. is roughly the same in the House and Senate bills — …

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 …

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 …

Days after Trump warning, NATO says 18 of 31 members to hit defence spending target in 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

Days after Trump warning, NATO says 18 of 31 members to hit defence spending target in 2024

Firstpost  

18 of the 31 members of NATO are expected to reach the defense spending goal of two percent of GDP by 2024, Secretary Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday. Overall European allies and Canada will have added more than $600 billion to their defence spending since they set the two-percent target a decade ago, he said. Spurred on by Russia’s all-out …

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 …

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 …

Putin signs Russia’s largest national budget, bolstering military spending
1 year ago

Putin signs Russia’s largest national budget, bolstering military spending

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a national budget for the next three years that increases spending by around 25% and reportedly devotes a record amount to defense as the the country’s military operation in Ukraine drags on. After the budget was passed by the lower house of the parliament, Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said it was developed …

Russia’s parliament approves budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia’s parliament approves budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending

Associated Press  

Russia’s parliament approved a federal budget Wednesday that increases spending by around 25% in 2024-2026 and devotes a record amount to defense. The budget for 2024-2026 was developed specifically to fund the Russian military and to mitigate the impact of “17,500 sanctions” on Russia, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said after the lower chamber approved it on Nov. 17. Under …

Russian lawmakers approve a budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending
1 year, 1 month ago

Russian lawmakers approve a budget with a record amount devoted to defense spending

Associated Press  

LONDON — The lower house of Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, approved a federal budget Friday that increases spending by around 25% in 2024 and devotes a record amount to defense. The budget for 2024-2026 was developed specifically to fund the Russian military and to mitigate the impact of “17,500 sanctions” on Russia, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said. The …

A record Russian budget will boost defense spending, shoring up Putin’s support ahead of election
1 year, 1 month ago

A record Russian budget will boost defense spending, shoring up Putin’s support ahead of election

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia’s State Duma took a step forward Wednesday towards approving its biggest-ever federal budget which will increase spending by around 25% in 2024, with record amounts going on defense. The draft budget “is about getting the war sorted in Ukraine and about being ready for a military confrontation with the West in perpetuity,” said Richard Connolly, an expert …

Russia backs record increase in defence spending plans as Ukraine war rages on
1 year, 1 month ago

Russia backs record increase in defence spending plans as Ukraine war rages on

Live Mint  

Russian lawmakers backed a record increase in military spending to fund Moscow's offensive on Ukraine, in a first reading of the bill Thursday. Before the vote on Thursday, finance minister Anton Siluanov told lawmakers the proposed budget was "aimed at today's main task -- ensuring our victory." "The war has become existential for the Russian economy because a big part …

Russia to hike defence spending by almost 70% in 2024: Ministry
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia to hike defence spending by almost 70% in 2024: Ministry

The Hindu  

Russia is set to hike defence spending by almost 70 percent in 2024, a finance ministry document published Thursday showed, as Moscow pours resources into its full-scale offensive in Ukraine. The document said defence spending was set to jump by over 68 percent year-on-year to almost 10.8 trillion rubles, totalling around 6 percent of GDP -- more than spending allocated …

Ukraine plans big rise in defence spending in 2024 draft budget
1 year, 3 months ago

Ukraine plans big rise in defence spending in 2024 draft budget

Firstpost  

The finance ministry said in a statement that spending on defence was expected to be more than 21% of gross domestic product. The spending includes an allocation of 48.1 billion hryvnias for buying drones, which have been widely used by both sides in the almost 19-month-old war. The government approved a draft 2024 budget on Friday that puts the deficit …

Russia’s technocrats keep funds flowing for Vladimir Putin’s war
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia’s technocrats keep funds flowing for Vladimir Putin’s war

Hindustan Times  

VADIM, A CAR-PARTS dealer from a provincial Russian town, never supported the war. Indeed, he broadly backed the West’s sanctions on Russia: how else could you stop the “monsters” intent on destroying his country, as well as Ukraine, if not by hitting their pockets? Gross domestic product contracted by just 2.2% last year, smashing many economists’ expectations, made in the …

France’s parliament approves big boost in military spending, spurred by Ukraine war
1 year, 5 months ago

France’s parliament approves big boost in military spending, spurred by Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s parliament on Thursday approved a multi-billion-euro boost to military spending through the rest of this decade, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine and fast-growing global threats. He has argued the boost was needed to ensure “our freedom, our security, our prosperity, our place in the world.” The defense minister has compared it to France’s push in the …

With help of Western weapons, growing experience Ukraine's air defences make strides against Russian onslaught
1 year, 7 months ago

With help of Western weapons, growing experience Ukraine's air defences make strides against Russian onslaught

Firstpost  

When air-raid sirens warning of an impending Russian attack are heard by inhabitants of Kyiv, Ukraine’s air-defence battalions have already left. It represents a significant improvement over the early stages of the conflict when waves of Russian missiles and planes evaded many Ukrainian defences and severely damaged Kyiv’s air force. On the first day of the invasion, Russia targeted Ukraine’s …

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