World · Russia & Ukraine · published 2026-09-28 · via Kyiv Post

Moscow’s Arms Export Claims Clash With Data Showing European Gains

Russia’s TSAMTO center claims Moscow exported about $15 billion in arms and remains the world’s second-largest exporter. The analysis says this conflicts with SIPRI’s 2025 figures and Ukrainian intelligence assessments, noting that Russia’s post-2022 arms statistics are not openly available. It concludes that European arms sales are growing while Russia’s position is declining.

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Moscow’s Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade says Russian exports reached roughly $15 billion, or 12.55% of global trade. A pro-Kremlin outlet repeated the number on Sept. 24, while noting that public Russian statistics after 2022 are unavailable and calling the figure an expert estimate. SIPRI data from March 2026, covering 2016–2025, show major arms transfers up 9.2%. Ukraine accounted for 9.7% of all transfers, the

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