Russia, at similar costs, could purchase more weapons than NATO countries in Europe, said the alliance's secretary general, Mark Rutte. According to him, this is due to the peculiarities of the Russian economy, where the purchasing power of money is higher. The Secretary General also noted that Europe will continue to depend on US security assistance over the next ten years, as the production of heavy military equipment takes time.

Russia, at similar costs, could purchase more weapons than NATO countries in Europe, said the alliance's secretary general, Mark Rutte. According to him, this is due to the peculiarities of the Russian economy, where the purchasing power of money is higher. The Secretary General also noted that Europe will continue to depend on US security assistance over the next ten years, as the production of heavy military equipment takes time.