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by 0xy
465 days ago
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The idea that Europeans are concerned about Russian expansionism is fanciful. Germany is addicted to Russian gas and has funneled billions to the regime, building up their military for decades. Maybe that wouldn't be so bad if Europe had built up its own military at the same time. They didn't. World War II ended 80 years ago and Europe is still expecting the US to pick up the defense bill, despite an economic machine worth trillions. Europe are at least as guilty as the United States in creating this problem. They bankrolled Russia and refused to spend on arms. |
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Europe collectively spends far more on defence than Russia does.
European nations, between them, are close to parity with the US for military tech.
European nations' soldiers are fed, paid, and equipped. Russia's are not.
The abject state of the Russian army is why they failed to roll into Kyiv on day three, and why they are now bombing civilian infrastructure that they then planned to own and operate.
Clearly, Germany can import a lot more Russian gas before Russia develops martial prowess. (Not that they should.)
Russia's air superiority is disputed by a few squadrons of F-16s, and their navy is conducting operations on the sea bed. Britain and France both have carriers. Any coalition including Britain and France would absolutely merk Russia in a defensive war.