[Mikeb85]

The Su-57 definitely isn't at a disadvantage compared to the F-35. Also, let's face it, Russia hardly projects power. Any conflict with the west would likely be the US attacking Russia. Hence why Russia is putting so much effort into systems like the S-500.

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> Also, let's face it, Russia hardly projects power.

Um, what?

[Mikeb85]

The US has invaded and occupied several countries on the other side of the world in the last few decades. Russia's conflicts have been limited to their periphery and Syria, where they've always had a base.

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"Russia invades neighbors" is worse, as they intend to occupy and annex. America invades with some idiot idea of democracy or projecting hard power, only to leave.

Russia invaded far off lands when they had the capacity, don't think they wouldn't do it again if their economy and population weren't shrinking.