Russia on Thursday responded to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, stating that no external power can limit Russia's military spending. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the country's sovereign right to determine its defense budget is inviolable. This move came after statements from European officials calling to curb Russia's military budget. The Russian side emphasized that such statements constitute interference in internal affairs and are unfounded.
Russia Responds to EU on Military Spending
Russia dismissed the possibility of its military spending being limited by external forces, calling it interference in the country's sovereign affairs. The response came after calls from European officials to curb defense spending.