Trump claims Ukraine is collapsing (no cards), but the data tells another story: Ukraine stands firm while Russia grinds itself down, The Atlantic
I’d add: if you judge by territory gained, Russia is winning; but by lives lost for that territory, the results are disastrous
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I’d add: if you judge by territory gained, Russia is winning; but by lives lost for that territory, the results are disastrous
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Russia's weaknesses include economic struggles (20% interest rates, inflation), with military spending consuming 40% of public spending amid declining oil revenue.
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https://x.com/Mylovanov/status/1861722470698393938
Russian casualties increased: from 500/day in December 2022 to over 1,500/day by December 2024, totaling nearly 430,000 killed and wounded in 2024 alone.
48 240 losses in January 2025.
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48 240 losses in January 2025.
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Equipment losses (1,400 tanks, 3,700 fighting vehicles in 2024) exceed production capacity, forcing Russia to restore obsolete Soviet-era vehicles.
And even forced to use civilian cars for their attacks
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And even forced to use civilian cars for their attacks
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https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1859677980748022169
Ukraine's domestic production has reached 1.2 million UAVs in 2024 with targets of 4 million this year.
UAVs now cause 70% of Russian losses.
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UAVs now cause 70% of Russian losses.
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European allies, with GDP 10 times Russia's, can significantly help Ukraine despite not replacing all US capabilities.
European/US aid accounts for 30% each, while Ukraine produces 40% of its military resources.
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European/US aid accounts for 30% each, while Ukraine produces 40% of its military resources.
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The opinion in the Atlantic argues that US decisions are "particularly shortsighted and tragic" as Ukraine has "plenty of cards" but needs continued support.
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source: theatlantic.com/international/…
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