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Simultaneously, Western European countries are increasing their defense spending due to fears of Russian aggression, while U.S. defense stocks are declining—a sign of shifting alliances and perceptions. Eastern Europe's vulnerability is exacerbated by Russia's military buildup using Chinese-made equipment, North Korean troops, and Iranian drones. The ongoing conflict, the invasion of Ukraine, is a stark reminder of the region's fragility and the danger of complacency by the West.