Recently, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu spoke highly of the performance of the Russian army on the battlefield in Ukraine, calling it the most combat-ready army in the world, and said that Russian-made ** surpassed similar Western equipment in terms of performance. However, we cannot ignore the exaggeration in Shoigu's rhetoric, which is primarily intended to boost morale and motivate the army to fight with greater enthusiasm.
Judging from the battlefield performance, the Russian army has indeed shown excellent strength on the battlefield in Ukraine. They have made significant progress in terms of equipment, training and combat experience. However, there are still certain difficulties in achieving the goal of the strongest army in the world, which Shoigu said.
Russia has an excellent military base and self-developed production capacity, which is one of the important advantages of its military strength. Russia has rich experience and profound heritage in the field of military technology, and its military scientific research institutions and military industrial enterprises have made many breakthroughs in the research and development of advanced equipment. For example, Russia's tanks, fighter jets and missile systems are well-known and competitive around the world. Russia's self-developed production capacity makes it more independent in terms of equipment renewal and military development, and is not subject to external constraints.
Russia, as a geographically advantageous country, has a vast territory and abundant resources. This provides a solid foundation for building a strong military force. At the same time, Russia is also actively engaged in international cooperation with other countries and has established a series of stable cooperative partnerships. These international partners not only provide technical and economic support, but also provide Russia with a broader market and development opportunities. In addition, Russia has maintained an active participation in international affairs and plays an important role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
However, despite Russia's military victories, there are still some challenges to achieving what Shoigu said was the world's strongest army. First of all, Russia still has some shortcomings in terms of technology, economy and industry. Due to the influence of external factors such as economic sanctions, it is difficult for Russia to invest funds in the military field to reach the desired level, which limits the research and development of military technology and the updating of equipment. At the same time, Russia's military industry, although once brilliant, faced the challenge of re-emerging after the collapse of the Soviet Union, and it will take a certain amount of time and effort to return to the top.
All in all, Russia, as a regional military power, has seen remarkable performance on the battlefield in Ukraine by its military. However, achieving what Shoigu called the goal of the world's strongest military still faces a series of technological, economic and industrial challenges. Despite this, Russia is still able to play an important role in international affairs by virtue of its excellent military base, self-developed production capacity, geographical advantages and the support of international partners, as well as its determination to defend its national interests. We look forward to seeing the future development of the Russian armed forces to further enhance their combat effectiveness and make more contributions to the maintenance of regional peace and stability.