Spain and Finland enter PURL, NATO’s joint program to buy US weapons for Ukraine
The initiative enables European countries to finance shipments of US defense systems based on Ukraine’s prioritized requests.
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Europe’s sleepwalk into danger — defense support drops as war warnings grow louder
While Russian drones violate NATO airspace and generals warn of looming war with China and Russia, new polling shows Europeans losing the will to rearm — a trend that could cost the continent its readiness.
Poland plans to triple defense budget to record $55 billion, while learning drone defense from Ukraine
Warsaw also urges NATO allies to reach 5% GDP defense spending by 2030.
Ukraine faces $7 billion defense crisis despite aid surplus
Billions in civilian aid sit unused while Ukrainian army faces funding crisis.
At NATO summit allies flattered Trump and quietly built defense shield across Europe and Ukraine
Careful diplomacy pays off, Trump signs off on key European proposals without a fight.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine could produce 8 million drones per year if it had enough funds from allies
Meanwhile, Russia draws on substantial resources from North Korea, Iran, and Chinese companies to sustain its weapons manufacturing.
Von der Leyen calls for European independence through defense spending and Ukraine membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is enabling up to €800 billion in defense funding as part of a broader independence strategy.
UK intel: Russia struggles to curb inflation as bankruptcies likely to surge
Russia’s ruble rises to 81 per dollar, but inflation hits 10.1%, deepening fiscal strain as energy revenues shrink in ruble terms, per UK intelligence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Czech PM warns against appeasing Putin in Russo-Ukrainian war
Petr Fiala stresses the importance of continued Ukraine support, announces Czech defense spending increases.
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.
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.