Russia's military spending surpasses Europe's

Russia's 2024 military budget exceeds total EU defense spending – FT
Russia’s military spending exceeds the total defense budgets of all European countries. Last year, the Kremlin’s military expenditures grew by more than 40%, the Financial Times reports. The outlet notes that Russia’s military spending,
Russia's military spending surpasses Europe's as Putin ramps up war budget, study finds
Russia’s military spending, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to put the country’s economy on a war footing, has now surpassed the combined defense budgets of all European nations, according to a new study.
Russian defense spending overtakes Europe, study finds
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent its defense spending skyrocketing, and is raising fears it will attack NATO next.
Russia overtakes all of Europe on defense spending in key metric: IISS military balance
The spending figures included in the think tank’s newly published Military Balance report also show that in real-terms, Russia’s military expenditure increased by over 40 percent in 2024.
Europe must up its military spending. How much may depend on Russia – and Trump
Like traders in a souk, politicians keep tossing out new spending targets: 2%, 3% or even 5%. The decisive factor, however, is how much is needed to defend against Russia. For the first time in decades,
Growth in Russian military spending outpaces all European countries combined: Think tank
The rate of growth for Russia’s military spending outpaced all other European countries combined in 2024 as its invasion of Ukraine has persisted for nearly three years, according to an analysis from a London-based think tank.
Russia’s 2024 Military Spending Surpassed EU, U.K. Combined in PPP Terms – Study
Russia’s military spending in 2024, when adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), exceeded that of the European Union and the United Kingdom combined by nearly $5 billion, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) said Wednesday.
New report says Russia is better able to withstand heavy battlefield losses than Ukraine
An annual review of the global military situation says Russia’s stockpiles of Cold War-era weapons and larger population have allowed it to withstand heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine as the West fa ...
Russia is able to fight on in Ukraine for another year but is short on tanks, say military experts
Russia lost 1,400 tanks in just the last year amid its invasion of Ukraine but has so far been able to cope with the losses ...
Lithuanian President Backs Trump’s NATO Defense Spending Goal Amid Ongoing Russian Threat
Lithuania, which was occupied by the Soviet Union until 1990 ... Kyiv The country recently became the first member of the ...
Russia’s economy is cracking and West must step up sanctions, says Finnish foreign minister
Russia’s economy is showing “serious cracks” and the West must intensify sanctions to put Ukraine in the best possible ...
Defense Secretary Hegseth visits NATO to discuss increased defense spending for Ukraine
Hegseth held talks with U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey before meeting with Ukraine Defense Contract Group (UDCG) at NATO ...
Anadolu Ajansi17h
If Russia attacked NATO, reaction would be 'devastating,' says alliance chief
We have robust plans in place to keep our one billion people safe in a more dangerous world,' says Mark Rutte - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Russia's budget deficit jumps 14-fold in January
Russia's fiscal deficit jumped 14-fold in January due to a 73.6% increase in spending at the start of the year, reaching 1.7 ...
Russia’s shrinking world: The war in Ukraine and Moscow’s global reach
With its focus on war with its neighbor, Russia has taken its eyes off the ball elsewhere. As a result, its position is much ...