⚡️ Moscow is preparing for a prolonged war in Europe, - Associated Press
🚀The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, stated that the scale of defense spending in Russia indicates preparation for a long-term conflict on the European continent.
"This is not a temporary increase in spending. You do not spend this much on the army if you do not plan to use it," he emphasized during a speech in the European Parliament.
📌 Key points from Borrell:
▪︎ Moscow's defense budget has already exceeded the total spending of all 27 EU countries.
▪︎ In 2025, the Kremlin will spend more on the war than on medicine, education, and social policy combined.
▪︎ Moscow is actively expanding its Armed Forces and increasing its nuclear arsenal.
▪︎ The EU must urgently reach the target of 5% of GDP for defense, as demanded by NATO and the USA.
▪︎ Through new financial mechanisms, the European Union is capable of mobilizing up to 650 billion euros for defense over four years.
Borrell's words fit into the overall assessment of the West — Moscow is not seeking compromise but preparing for escalation and possible direct confrontation with NATO.