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TexasTowelie

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2. They are having to spend their reserves to sustain their economy.

Reply to Srkdqltr (Reply #1)

Fri Sep 22, 2023, 09:05 AM

Sep 2023

The balance of trade is negative and some sources believe that Russia will exhaust its reserves within the next six months. They may have additional drones and missiles in reserve, but at some point Russia will be unable to resupply its forces. Something similar may occur in Ukraine, particularly if the US withdraws its support; however, Russia does not have any lifelines to use since the few friends that it has are undergoing their own economic problems and sanctions.

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If they are in collapse how are they able to keep up the war with Ukraine and threaten others? Srkdqltr Sep 2023 #1

They are having to spend their reserves to sustain their economy. TexasTowelie Sep 2023 #2