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Russia to spend $1.1 trillion preparing for 'upcoming large-scale war,' Ukraine's intel chief says
(kyivindependent.com)
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Do I believe that Putin would love to start shit with many of his neighboring countries? Absolutely, yes.
Do I believe that Ukrainian intelligence (and government in general) has a great self-interest in other countries beefing up their defense spending, and possibly using Ukraine as a proxy to further erode the Russian military? Absolutely, yes.