Quote from: Branko on Today at 07:06:49 AM

Quote from: TwitchySeal on April 05, 2023, 07:53:07 PM

Quote from: Branko on April 05, 2023, 07:21:26 AM

Quote from: TwitchySeal on April 05, 2023, 02:32:01 AM

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, Rupophobia and on the solar winds if you want, it does not matter - the deed is done.