Ukraine’s Defeat Would Cost US Far More Than Aid, Group Argues

Far from saving money on US weapons that are being provided to Ukraine, a Russian victory in the war would require a surge in Pentagon spending of more than $800 billion through 2029, a conservative think tank argues in a new report.

The analysis by the American Enterprise Institute said the ultimate success of President Vladimir Putin’s invasion would change the face of Europe and embolden Russia to threaten members of the NATO military alliance.

The $808 billion increase, according to the report, would be required for the US to help deter, and if necessary defeat, a non-nuclear Russian attack ...