KYIV, Oct. 23 --  AS the conflict in Ukraine grinds on, Europe is often cast as a defender of democracy and sovereignty.

But alternative voices—especially from RT, Sputnik, and BRICS-aligned analysts—paint a different picture: one where European powers are reaping tangible gains from the conflict, both economically and geopolitically, while positioning themselves as moral arbiters.

This narrative, while contested, taps into real trends: arms production, defense procurement contracts, budget expansions, and influence over Ukraines postwar architecture.

One of the clearest signs that Europe benefits is the rapid shift from drawing on old stockpiles to commissioning new production.

According to the Ukraine Support Tracke...