Defense spending

The war in Ukraine has boosted global defense spending by 7.4% in 2024. Photo: US Department of Defense

Ukraine war pushes global defense spending to record high

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The war in Ukraine has caused global defense spending to skyrocket to $2.46 trillion.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Photo: AFP

US sets red line with Ukraine

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The US will not deploy troops to Ukraine under any security agreement.