Russian Military Might: Recovery is Sooner Thank We Think
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2022), pp. 156–169
Pub. online: 5 February 2024
Type: Essay
Open Access
Open Access
Published
5 February 2024
5 February 2024
Abstract
Russian aggression against Ukraine has put its military might to the test, resulting in substantial losses
and setbacks for Moscow during the war. This article will explore the prospects for the Russian military to
recovery and replenish its lost capabilities in the face of economic scarcity and sanctions. It will look at
how Russia and other major powers were able to modernise and build up their military power in the past, and
whether this phenomenon could be replicated in the future. The article will look at a few preconditions for
military recovery deriving from lost legacy equipment as well as many unknowns for the West in terms of
Russia’s future military trajectory. Through an analysis of these trends and tendencies, the article will
estimate the possible return of Russian military capabilities.
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http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/ww2-aircraft.asp)
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28.11.2022, World War II Tanks https://www.militaryfactory.com/armor/ww2-tanks.php)
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