The strength of the Russian economy has been overstated for quite a long time. Lots of production but of goods that are ultimately destroyed in one or two weeks at the front (whether bullets or tanks) so not much of capital investment
Agree. But there is after all a lot of resources in a state going bankrupt. It can last one more year unfortunately. At least I believe, but of course I hope for breakdown tomorrow.
Keep dreaming, keep dreaming. Nothing bad will happen to RU economy, it's stagnating but nothing worse than that. "Renowned" western economists have been burying RU economy since 2022. Let them have more of 10-20 years for prognosis. Better look at what's going on with EU economy.))))
P.S. Read today that in 2024 Russia exported a record amount of meat for USD 1.7 bln. Not bad for a country that wages the war.
It is likely that a drone captured the execution and they made it a priority to track the soldiers involved until the circumstances were right for the special forces to attack them.
On Orban: Orban says that Ukraine is a serious economic threat to Europe and calls for the end to Russian sanctions and the restoration of ties to Russia. He is correct if Europe is defined as Hungary and Slovakia.» Which is good news. If Hungarys economy is threatened, maybe people there could get their heads oout of their asses and get rid of that scumbag? Probably not. They will blame Brussels. That actually subsides them. Sigh.
Btw what would be annual cost of peace keeping by European armies at UA
If there would be need of approx 200k soldiers to guard current line of contact + border, it represent annually more than 15 billion € just in salaries + logistical costs (housing, travel, food...) + equipment (incl. Planes and ships) +...
Is 200k realistic estimate for more than 2000km long line/"border" of contact (e.g. permanent presence of aprox. 20 soldiers per 1km)
The strength of the Russian economy has been overstated for quite a long time. Lots of production but of goods that are ultimately destroyed in one or two weeks at the front (whether bullets or tanks) so not much of capital investment
Agree. But there is after all a lot of resources in a state going bankrupt. It can last one more year unfortunately. At least I believe, but of course I hope for breakdown tomorrow.
There is not going to be any breakdown soon. But at the same there is no growth but slow decline.
Keep dreaming, keep dreaming. Nothing bad will happen to RU economy, it's stagnating but nothing worse than that. "Renowned" western economists have been burying RU economy since 2022. Let them have more of 10-20 years for prognosis. Better look at what's going on with EU economy.))))
P.S. Read today that in 2024 Russia exported a record amount of meat for USD 1.7 bln. Not bad for a country that wages the war.
"Boris Johnson has opinions."
Yes...yes he sure does 🤦🏼♂️
Very interesting regards the Special forces able to track those responsible for the prisoner killings.
Be sure your sins will find you out 🤷🏼♂️👍
It is likely that a drone captured the execution and they made it a priority to track the soldiers involved until the circumstances were right for the special forces to attack them.
Boris "Let's pretend Russian oligarchs didn't buy my influence for all those years" Johnson. As they say: "It takes one to know one."
Thank you for so much insight.
On Orban: Orban says that Ukraine is a serious economic threat to Europe and calls for the end to Russian sanctions and the restoration of ties to Russia. He is correct if Europe is defined as Hungary and Slovakia.» Which is good news. If Hungarys economy is threatened, maybe people there could get their heads oout of their asses and get rid of that scumbag? Probably not. They will blame Brussels. That actually subsides them. Sigh.
Thanks for the update.
Thanks for the update
Btw what would be annual cost of peace keeping by European armies at UA
If there would be need of approx 200k soldiers to guard current line of contact + border, it represent annually more than 15 billion € just in salaries + logistical costs (housing, travel, food...) + equipment (incl. Planes and ships) +...
Is 200k realistic estimate for more than 2000km long line/"border" of contact (e.g. permanent presence of aprox. 20 soldiers per 1km)
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-russia-peace-deal-would-require-at-least-200-000-peacekeepers-zelensky-says/