Russia can purchase more weapons than NATO countries in Europe. Mark Ruta pointed this out when he compared the military spending of the Russian Federation and the West. He added that more sophisticated equipment, including fighter jets and tanks, takes time to produce, so European NATO members will continue to depend on US help for their defense over the next 10 years.

Russia can purchase more weapons than NATO countries in Europe. Mark Ruta pointed this out when he compared the military spending of the Russian Federation and the West. He added that more sophisticated equipment, including fighter jets and tanks, takes time to produce, so European NATO members will continue to depend on US help for their defense over the next 10 years.