I'm right here, Argument with my mate about the current invasion by Russia in Ukraine.
He just told me countries make money from war, could it be the journalist alone ? Government who please, I'm juvenile at this.
In terms of monetory gains, only the ammunition companies, death priests and as you mentioned new channel gain the most from the war. But in terms of geopolitics countries do gain a lot on the international stage especially the strong countries such as Russia, no matter how many economy sanctions come by 10 years down the line Russia would still be having economic dealing with all the countries and after winning the war it's remaining neighbours will always ensure they maintain good relations with Russia making Russia stronger in it's region.