🇷🇺 Many wonder how the Russian economy is able to stay afloat under so many sanctions, keep a low debt and even outperform the west in production.
How was Vladimir Putin able to pick up the Russian Federation from the ashes of the USSR?
Joint work by: Alex and @rinalu_
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After the collapse, Moscow a once great power was ridiculed to nothing. High debts, military and industries destroyed, resources plundered by oligarchs.
Under the rule of Yeltsin, Russia, a once great power was destined for destruction, but in 1999 a man came to power.
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That person being Vladimir Putin, a former KGB officer, unknown to many at the time would become the saviour of Russia.
Trained by Anatomy Sobchuk in liberal-democratic ideas, he wasn't just lucky to be in power, he aimed for it with the determination to revive the nation.
‼️🇷🇺🇦🇿 Rising tensions between the Russian Federation and Azerbaijan.
Baku trying to stand up against Moscow in a show of justified resistance or just being a foolish proxy like those before it. Here's my detailed analysis on the situation.
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Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan has undoubtedly been shaky in recent years.
The recent rift according to Azeri media, was provoked by the massive crackdown of the Russian FSB on the Azeri citizens in Yekaterinburg, claiming Russia was targeting it's population.
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But that opinion is far from reality.
What truly occured in Yekaterinburg was a raid on the Azeri drug mafia who originally were under investigation for 20yrs+ murder case.
During the raid 2 were said to have died from health issues.
🇺🇸🇮🇷 This is probably one of the greatest US military fails. A PR disaster waiting to backfire.
Iran's Nuclear Facility in Fordow remains intact with little to no damages. The nuclear program not only still exists but is being sped up thanks for new foreign support.
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From higher resolution images we can see the use of 6 US GBU-57 "bunker buster" bombs.
The GBU-57 carried by the B-2 bomber is capable of approximately 60m of penetration.
But, Iran's nuclear facility is reported to be 20 or even 30m deeper. (80-90m)
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Fordow is located in the Zagros belt
Many argue that a once red desert is covered in grey residue. Insisting that concrete was hit. While plausible there's no clear evidence it was penetrated.
Iran is rich in limestone, a grey-white stone used in the production of cement.