With Russia buried in Ukraine, Washington is afraid that Moscow will become the “junior partner” of China – if not Vassal. Giving Russia an output ramp could put pressure on Beijing.
The Russian bear is fatally injured, thanks to bravery, resilience and professionalism of the Ukrainian armed forces. Up to 1 million soldiers of Russia And North Korea was killed, injured or captured. Thousands of Russian tanks, artillery parts, air defense systems, armored vehicles and infantry combat vehicles have been destroyed.
The sanctions work. Military spending now explains 40% Russia’s budget. Inflation is at 10%. The key interest rate of the Russian central bank is 21%. Moscow cannot use public funds to manufacture weapons systems, then have these weapons systems destroy on the battlefield and call it “economic growth”.
