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International

German Parliament unlocks billions for defense, infrastructure, and Ukraine in historic vote

Future Chancellor Friedrich Merz secures cross-party support to allow Germany to exceed budget limits for military spending and create a €500 billion infrastructure fund.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Poland’s Tusk warns Russia will be ready for larger war in 3-4 years

The Polish Prime Minister urges European nations to increase defense spending to match Poland's nearly 5% GDP commitment.

byYuri Zoria

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Opinion

How to sleepwalk into World War 3: the manual

The Free World’s repeated failure to respond with strength to Russia’s acts of aggression has emboldened the Kremlin, allowing Putin to revive Russia’s imperial ambitions, destabilize Europe, and threaten global peace. The true cost of inaction far exceeds the cost of helping Ukraine to victory.

byAlya Shandra

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Analysis

As US refuses to defend Europe, Russia’s military budget now bigger than Europe’s altogether

With the US scaling back NATO commitments, the IISS reports Russian defense spending has surged to $462 billion, surpassing Europe’s and leaving it vulnerable to the Kremlin’s growing military might.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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German budget committee seeks approval for € 3 bn in Ukraine aid

Despite the SPD and Greens abstaining, Germany’s budget committee requested the finance minister’s approval for the military aid package.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine’s Defense Minister faces backlash over procurement leader firing

Umierov removed procurement chief Bezrukova over delivery issues, sparking concerns about weapon supplies amid Russia's battlefield advances.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russian economy shows distress signs despite Kremlin’s strong-year-for-economy claims

As the war against Ukraine strains Russia’s economy, the Kremlin launches a campaign to project false stability despite mounting fiscal challenges.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

German FM criticizes her government’s hesitancy on Ukraine support

Baerbock confronts the government's cautious approach, highlighting internal divisions and political disagreements over funding mechanisms amid the election campaign.

byYuri Zoria

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Analysis

US would spend $ 808 bn to defend new 2,600-mile NATO border if Russia wins in Ukraine, report says

US military aid to Ukraine since 2022, totaling $112 billion, represents less than 14% of what American taxpayers would face in defense spending if Russia wins, according to the American Enterprise Institute.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Latest news Ukraine

Czech PM warns against appeasing Putin in Russo-Ukrainian war

Petr Fiala stresses the importance of continued Ukraine support, announces Czech defense spending increases.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Ex-NATO chief warns Trump not to make Ukraine his Afghanistan

Rasmussen warns Trump against making Ukraine a geopolitical loss, urging support for Ukraine's military efforts, NATO membership, and more defense spending for NATO member states.

byYuri Zoria

A Russian soldier, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Latest news Ukraine

Putin approves 2025 budget with massive defense spending, potentially cutting social programs

The Kremlin's latest budget reveals a strategic allocation of resources that could impact social program sustainability.

byMaria Tril

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Latest news Ukraine

Stopping Ukraine aid would cost Berlin 10-20 times more than current support, think tank says

Kiel Institute's research shows German economy would suffer 1-2% GDP loss annually, compared to current 0.1% GDP assistance, due to increased defense spending and refugees.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Russia unable to eliminate corruption in defense spending

The British military analysts take as an example the case of Dmitry Bulgakov, former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, who was arrested on corruption charges.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Latest news Ukraine

Storage bases remain the primary source filling the Russian army’s needs — report

The report suggests Russia’s military-industrial complex showed only modest real growth in 2023, with much of so-called "production" being, in fact, the cannibalizing of systems in storage with certain limits.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

Budget committee: Ukraine counts on financial aid from EU, US but prepares for delay

Roksolana Pidlasa, MP and head of the budget committee of the Ukrainian Parliament, said the country counts on financial aid from partner countries but is already preparing for the challenging first quarter of 2024 due to delays.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

ISW: Putin signs off on Russia’s biggest budget yet

The 2024 budget contains Russia’s largest-ever allocation to defense and law enforcement, reaching 39% of all spending.

byMaria Tril

Ukrainian forces continued offensive operations near Bakhmut and Melitopol.

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Analysis

Ukraine squeezes every last drop for defense in 2024 budget, Russia still 2.5x more

Ukraine is funneling 81% of all tax income to defense in 2024, still counting on $29 bn in aid from partners as Russia boosts military spending

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

UK intel: Defense spending drives inflation surge in Russia

Russia's economy faces heightened inflation, mainly due to surges in defense spending, challenging economic stability amid its war in Ukraine. The Central Bank's policies and the risk of an overheating economy present additional complexities in managing the situation, as per UK intelligence.

byYuri Zoria