Global military spending saw its highest increase since the Cold War in 2024, driven by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The US, China, Russia, Germany, and India accounted for 60% of total spending, which reached $2.718 trillion. European countries, particularly Germany and Poland, significantly increased their military budgets, with Germany spending a record €77.89 billion. The trend of rising military expenditure is expected to continue, raising concerns about economic and social impacts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)