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[–] Knoxvomica@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Just a reminder that Russia's GDP is basically the same as Canada. If Russia actually went against the EU + Canada its going to be fucked.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Counter point. The people who aren't in russia want to live, so it can be harder to get them fighting.

[–] Knoxvomica@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Counter point the people in Russia want to live so it can be harder to get them fighting.

[–] T00l_shed@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They seem to not be putting up too much of a fight while being conscripted.

[–] Knoxvomica@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Not sure anyone really knows to be honest.

[–] REDACTED@infosec.pub 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

GDP

But what about real life economics? Do you think Russia can afford less military buildup for 1 million versus US?

[–] Knoxvomica@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Obviously. But judging from their meat grinder in Ukraine, quantity doesn't not equal quality. They are not the USSR anymore.