Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a strategic pivot: starting next year, Russia will begin reducing its military spending over a three-year period. This decision marks a significant shift at a time when NATO countries are increasing defense budgets to around 5% of GDP. Putin

China has announced a 7.2% increase in its annual defense budget, bringing total military expenditure to over $245 billion. This significant boost highlights China’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military capabilities across various domains, including land, air, sea, nuclear, space, and cyber warfare. The increased spending positions China as the second-largest military