A big chunk of the military budget obviously went somewhere besides the military....
Obviously. If they intend to compete with USA, they need at least 2 wars in every decade,
to keep army in good shape and root out corruption
And keep NATO unified and NATO membership attractive to other countries, especially those that share a border with Russia.
No other person is more responsible for NATO expansion than Vlad.
Isn't it crazy to think that since invading Ukraine, Russias border with NATO countries has doubled?
Yes, because before war, Finland and Sweden was Russia-friendly and Russia allies
No, it is because they were not subject to article 5 and now they are. Congratulations to the RF government, diplomats and "glorious" army for this great achievement that makes the world more dangerous and closer to a serious incident. But yeah...blame it on Nazism, Rusophobia and on the solar winds if you want, it does not matter - the deed is done.
It was already difficult for Finland, which lost 10% of their territory to Russia remain neutral, all they needed was a Putin.
Oh, BTW, there are rumours of fighting in Chechenia... probably Nazis and Russophobes there too right?
For now, it's enough that the Finnish government lost the election and resigned.
Don'y worry, with new government Finland's views towards Russia and support to Ukraine won't change.
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They will change. They will be even less favourable to Putin.
Oh, man, I just learned that someone left a kettle for too long in the Ministry of Defence and there was a little (well, not that little fire) there in Moscow. Probably the same guy who smoke in Moskva's magazine.
