▲ 916 ▼ Russia has depleted its tank stocks: the industry is not covering combat losses (militarnyi.com) submitted 1 year ago by Sine_Fine_Belli@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world 188 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] Triasha@lemmy.world 1 point 1 year ago (1 child) Russia has a larger army than any European country. Only Ukraine comes close, and they have veterancy only rivaled by the US and Ukraine. (Ukraine probably wins on veterancy) Sure, if Europe acts with Unity, they can roflstomp Russia, but Moscow would be looking for a moment of crisis to exploit. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Pofski@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago NATO-Europe without the U.S. still outmatches Russia militarily and economically by a wide margin, but the real issue isn’t brute strength—it’s readiness and political will. Russia can't beat Ukraine, let alone all of NATO, but a surprise move in the Baltics or Suwałki Gap could be disastrous if Europe doesn't act fast. It’s not that Russia is strong—it’s that Europe can’t afford to be slow or divided. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Pofski@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago NATO-Europe without the U.S. still outmatches Russia militarily and economically by a wide margin, but the real issue isn’t brute strength—it’s readiness and political will. Russia can't beat Ukraine, let alone all of NATO, but a surprise move in the Baltics or Suwałki Gap could be disastrous if Europe doesn't act fast. It’s not that Russia is strong—it’s that Europe can’t afford to be slow or divided. permalink fedilink source parent