Ukraine had to spend 34% of its GDP on defence last year, the largest military burden of any country. Just as a reminder to those who consider 2 or 3% GDP in deterrence a bad investment… Numbers from SIPRI www.sipri.org/media/press-... - ThreadSky

rikefranke.bsky.social • 4 days ago

Ukraine had to spend 34% of its GDP on defence last year, the largest military burden of any country.

Just as a reminder to those who consider 2 or 3% GDP in deterrence a bad investment…

Numbers from SIPRI https://www.sipri.org/media/press-release/2025/unprecedented-rise-global-military-expenditure-european-and-middle-east-spending-surges

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referencehs.bsky.social•4 days ago

In this situation, Europe has no choice, we MUST be able to defend ourselves or go down and be divided up among the remaining forces that are tearing this world apart at the moment. In another world, we all would be able to put all that money and effort in solving global suffering and environment.

greginma.bsky.social•4 days ago

No amount spent in deterrence is too much.

m100t.bsky.social•4 days ago

TBH at this point I dismiss '% of GDP' as security propaganda. What matters is functional institutions, industrial capability for waging war and skilled cadres.
Here in PL defense spending consists mostly of buying US/Korean arms with no cadres or ammunition required to put them to use. Theatrics.

youngbloods.bsky.social•4 days ago

If Putin stopped bombing everyone, who would stop making money?

Peace would be good business for some industries, but not for the arms industry.

I’ve heard Russia is just gas and oil but I’m wondering if they also make money from other war items.

stigmergy.bsky.social•4 days ago

‼️ Russia is building up troops and military equipment in Kaliningrad and Belarus in possible preparation for an attack on NATO member Lithuania to secure supply routes this Summer/Autumn; and starting their cover story accusing NATO of preparing to attack Kaliningrad.

douchebag75.bsky.social•4 days ago

If Trump wants to pull his Country out it‘s Not the end of NATO. And there is some Prime Real Estate Germany would love to get back Like Ramstein, rhein-Main Airport South, Wiesbaden-erbenheim airbase and more

raharfst.bsky.social•4 days ago

The 0.15% or so we spent on USAID, VOA, etc. was an even better investment.

fossil25.bsky.social•4 days ago

Russia, Iran, North Korea and Israel.

How many other countries are involved in or threatening to be involved in conflict?

roryr6.bsky.social•4 days ago

Hamas attacked Israel at the behest of russia

h3d1.bsky.social•4 days ago

Correct - and in collusion with Bibi in order to create a pretext for war.

roryr6.bsky.social•4 days ago

I haven't seen evidence that Netenyahu was involved?

h3d1.bsky.social•4 days ago

Smoking gun required? Putin and Bibi are tight for sure. Not just their ICC warrants in common lol. Do we really think Mossad did not know? They were all over Hamas - not just with the pagers. Look at all the uptick in settler action before Oct 10 too. There are traitors in Hamas too. Sick mfers.

roryr6.bsky.social•4 days ago

Sure, Bibi needs to keep power out he's going to prison but I think they just got complacent.

The pagers were a long standing counter measure to Hezbollah

roryr6.bsky.social•4 days ago

Good article to read: https://bylinetimes.com/2023/10/27/did-russia-prepare-hamas-for-the-attack-on-israel/

honeywhite2024.bsky.social•3 days ago

India and Pakistan.
Trump's private militia against us.

kevindragos.bsky.social•3 days ago

Ukraine was spending 3% of GDP on defense before the war. Didn't deter.

fry69.dev•4 days ago

Also a possibility ->

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