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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.