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Putin Pushes for Boost in Russian Arms Exports

5/24/2025

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President Vladimir Putin urged Russia to strengthen its foothold in the global arms market by ramping up weapon exports. He called for government backing to revitalize the military sector, which has prioritized local production since the Ukraine conflict. Sanctions and rising domestic demand have caused Russian arms exports to plummet to just 7.8% of the global market.

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President Vladimir Putin urged Russia to strengthen its foothold in the global arms market by ramping up weapon exports. He called for government backing to revitalize the military sector, which has prioritized local production since the Ukraine conflict. Sanctions and rising domestic demand have caused Russian arms exports to plummet to just 7.8% of the global market.