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- 1Russia's Arms Exports Hit Historic Low Despite Second-Place Claim▼russia Claims to Be World's Second-Largest Arms Exporter, but Its Exports Have Hit Historic Low - SZRU
Ukraine's foreign intelligence service (SZRU) reports that Russia's arms exports have fallen to a historic low, despite Moscow's continued claims to be the world's second-largest arms exporter. The assessment suggests sanctions, battlefield losses and domestic demand for weapons in the war against Ukraine are undermining Russia's position in the global arms market.
- 2Lavrov Dismisses Fears of Russian Attack on Europe▼Lavrov Calls Russian Attack on Europe ‘Nonsense,’ Warns War Would Be ‘Short’ as Putin Targets Baltics
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected talk of a Russian attack on Europe as 'nonsense,' but warned that any war with the West would be 'short.' His remarks come amid ongoing concern, amplified by Western officials and intelligence assessments, that Moscow could set its sights on the Baltic states after the war in Ukraine. The comments are drawing attention as European NATO members debate defense spending and readiness.