China unchecks the idea of ​​the United States and Russia to reduce its military spending

The American president, Donald Trump suggested in the mid -February that the three world world military powers reduce their expense in defense to half, and said he planned to speak it with Moscow and Beijing Once conflicts end in Ukraine and Gaza.

Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin considered that the Trump It is a “Good idea”.

“We could reach an agreement with USA: United States would reduce 50% and we would reduce 50%. China Then he would join us, if he wants. We believe that this proposal is good and we are open to discussions about it ”Putin said in a television interview.

Invited Tuesday to react to the statements of Russian President, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian avoided ruling directly.

“China He has always committed to peaceful development, and his defense expenses, limited, are absolutely necessary To protect your sovereignty, your safety and interest related to development, as well as peace in the world”, Said the spokesman at a regular press conference.

“China He has always been attached to a defense strategy based on self -defense (…) and is not involved in any arms career with any country”He added.

Russia considerably increased his military spending in the last three years, to sustain his effort of war in Ukraine which invaded three years ago.

In turn, USA The country remains from afar with the largest defense budget on the planet.

In 2024, this budget amounted to 968,000 million dollars, ahead of China (235,000 million USD) and Russia (145.9 billion), according to data from the International Institute of Strategic studies (IISS), A reference body based in London.