Russian Corruption Hands Democratic Armies an Edge
March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news:
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Russian Corruption Hands Democratic Armies an Edge
When defense budgets are spent honestly, each euro is more likely to produce real capabilities. In Russia a significant portion of defense spending is compromised by graft and misallocation, which means that over time Europe's investments, euro-for-euro, will yield stronger and more reliable forces.
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Russian Corruption Hands Democratic Armies an Edge
When defense budgets are spent honestly, each euro is more likely to produce real capabilities. In Russia a significant portion of defense spending is compromised by graft and misallocation, which means that over time Europe's investments, euro-for-euro, will yield stronger and more reliable forces.
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