Thursday, February 12, 2026

Russian losses in Ukraine "astonishing," former MI6 chief says -- Russia targets Kyiv, Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles as Moscow stalls on peace talks -- Ukraine reportedly strikes Tambov Oblast defense plant, military site in Volgograd Oblast -- US military aid to Ukraine dropped 99% in 2025, report finds ... and more

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Bloomberg: Russia plans massive hike in defense spending in 2024

Next year, Russia's defense spending will be increased to 6% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) from 3.9% this year and 2.7% in 2021, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 22.

The Kyiv Independent