"One Russian official said early on in the war
that the US suffers from:
Ask yourself:
Where and when?
Have they ever really worked to their stated aim?"
Russian Military Got Uninterrupted Supply Of UAVs
To Fight Ukraine Despite Sanctions
"Despite the strain on the Russian military-industrial complex due to Western sanctions, its defense industry appears to have successfully produced a substantial quantity of critical weapon systems."
"he disclosed papers indicate a sufficiency level of over 84%, encompassing shipments of over 1,500 tanks, over 2,200 armored combat vehicles, more than 1,400 rocket and artillery vehicles, and over 22,000 unmanned aerial vehicles."
"Beyond this, the Armed Forces took delivery of over 12,000 automobile vehicles, with a notable portion—over 10%, or 1,400—being armored. Several high-ranking Russian officials have also previously underscored the intensified production of weapon systems."
"Putin announced a significant increase in the production of battle tanks and armored vehicles, noting a doubling of output from January to August 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
He highlighted that the production of some highly sought-after weapon systems had tripled during this timeframe. Putin’s statements followed expert evaluations in the West, which suggested a substantial surge in Russian arms manufacturing that exceeded pre-2022 levels.
Some reports even argued that Russia is currently on track to produce over two million artillery shells annually, doubling the average production rate before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Moscow.
Similarly, in October, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev highlighted Russia’s heightened production across all weapon types."
He declared, “The production of weapons and special equipment of all types is increasing manifold: from tanks and guns to high-precision missiles and drones. Brace yourself!”
(Poland and the Baltic states are, believe that.)
Medvedev also dismissed claims of imminent shortages, cautioning against placing too much trust in analyses suggesting that Russia would soon exhaust its military equipment and widely used weapons. “Don’t hold your breath,” he advised when addressing such speculations."
(Flat out said a good while back you don't "switch" to a war of attrition, that this was the plan all along. Putin pretty much declared war on the west at the 2007 Munich security conference and nothings really changed.)
"Allied sanctions and export controls have restricted Russia’s access to these vital items, affecting its ability to manufacture advanced weaponry for its armed forces.
Despite these constraints, Russia has demonstrated adaptability to Western sanctions by establishing sanction-evading supply chains."
(Well surprise surprise surprise!
See comments about sanctions dementia above.
If they didn't think they were gonna pull this off?
Make Ukraine a vassal state, end NATO etc?
They simply wouldn't have done it.)
"To find alternative suppliers, Russia has prominently shifted its focus towards China, Iran, and North Korea. Since 2022, China has played a significant role by supplying Russia with millions of dollars worth of semiconductors, drones, and other goods with dual-use capabilities."
(But they are colluding
"cooperate in a secret or unlawful way in order to deceive or gain an advantage over others."
or anything.
What would ever make you think that?
Thats sarcasm BTW.)
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