Russia is a powerful country with huge military power and abundant resources, but in recent years, Russia has fallen into various crises, constantly being suppressed and sanctioned by Western countries, the domestic economy and people's livelihood are also in trouble, and the people's trust in Putin has also declined significantly. What the hell is wrong with Russia?How long will it last?How big of a threat does it pose to China?These questions have made countless people curious and worried.
Recently, Russia **released a top secret**, which shocked the whole world. This ** shows that one of Russia's newest strategic bombers turned out to be converted from old aircraft from the Soviet era, and it was glued with tape. The name of this bomber is "Tu-160M2",It is the ace of the Russian Air Force, known as the "White Swan", which can carry nuclear ** and inflict a devastating blow on the enemy. However, this ** exposes its true sideIt turns out that it is just a "paper tiger", which simply cannot compete with the advanced ** of Western countries, not to mention the Chinese "H-6K" and "H-20".
This ** has sparked heated discussions among netizens, and many people have said that Russia's military strength is not as good as before, and it no longer has the ability to confront Western countries, let alone compete with China。Some people say that Russia has become a "paper tiger" that only brags and threatens, but once it starts, it will be beaten to the ground. Some people say that Russia has become a "backward country" that has been far surpassed by China in terms of science and technology and economy, and that it is no longer qualified to sit on an equal footing with China. Some say that Russia has become a "failed state", its politics and society have fallen into chaos and crisis, and it has no hope and no future.
Why is this happening in Russia?Is it still saved?Let's break it down.
Russia's military power has been greatly reduced
Russia has always prided itself on its military prowess, believing that it is one of the most powerful countries in the world, that it can compete with the United States and even pose a threat to China。But is this really the case?Let's take a look at some data and facts.
- According to the 2020 Global Firepower rankings, Russia ranks second in military power, after the United StatesBut the gap with China is not big anymore. Russia's military budget is $65.2 billion, while China's is $261 billion, more than four times that of Russia. Russia's military personnel are 3 million, while China's is 2.3 million, which is about the same. Russia has 12,950 tanks, while China has 3,500, but Chinese tanks are more advanced and better adapted to modern warfare. Russia has 873 fighters, while China has 1,232, and Chinese fighters are also more advanced and more deterrent. Russia's nuclear ** is 6,375, while China's is 320, but China's nuclear ** is more hidden, safer and more effective. In short, by all accounts, Russia's military strength is already inferior to China, not to mention the United States.
- Russia's military power lags behind not only quantitatively, but also qualitatively. RussianThe military equipment of the Rus' is mostly a legacy of the Soviet era, outdated and aging and does not fit into the needs of modern warfare. Russia's military R&D capabilities are also very low, and it is rarely able to develop new types of ** and equipment, and often at the expense of performance and security. Russia's military management capabilities are also poor, the training and discipline of the army are very loose, the morale and fighting spirit of the army are low, and the corruption and ** of the army are also serious. Russia's military operational capabilities are also weak, rarely able to effectively carry out military missions, and often cause significant losses and consequences. Russia's military-strategic capabilities are also poor, it is rarely able to develop rational and effective military plans, and it tends to fall into passivity and predicament. In short, by all accounts, Russia's military power is already vulnerable, let alone against China.
Russia's economic power has declined significantly
Russia's economic strength is also one of its major strengths, it has abundant resources and a huge market, it was once one of the most powerful countries in the world, but in recent years, Russia's economic strength has declined sharply, it has fallen into difficulties and recession, it cannot compete with China and the United States, and even cannot maintain its own development and stability. What the hell is wrong with the Russian economy?Let's take a look at some data and facts.
- According to the World Bank in 2020, Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) is $169 billion, ranking 11th in the world, while China's $1.43 trillion ranks second in the world, more than eight times that of Russia。Russia's GDP per capita is $11,300, ranking 61st in the world, while China's is $10,000, ranking 70th in the world, which is not much different. The economic growth rate of Russia is -31%, ranking 154th in the world, while China is 23%, ranking 12th in the world, is the reverse of Russia. Russia's economic structure is also homogeneous, mainly relying on oil and gas exports, while China's economic structure is diverse, covering manufacturing, services, technology and other sectors. In short, by all accounts, Russia's economic power is already far behind China, not to mention the United States.
Russia's political power has suffered a major setback
Russia's political strength is also a pillar of it, it has a strong leader and a stable regime, and was once one of the most influential countries in the world, but in recent years, Russia's political strength has suffered a big setback, constantly suffering from interference and sanctions from Western countries, and domestic opposition and civil organizations have also continued to ** and demonstrate, and Putin's authority and trust have also been seriously challenged. What the hell is going on with politics in Russia?Let's take a look at some data and facts.
According to a 2020 Freedom House report, Russia ranks 154th in the world for political freedom with a score of 20, while China ranks 197th in the world with a score of 10, both of which are "unfree" countries. The democracy index in Russia is 311, ranked 134th in the world, while China is 226, ranked 153rd in the world, both belong to the "** country." Russia has a corruption index of 28, ranking 129th in the world, while China is 41, ranking 80th in the world, both of which are "highly corrupt" countries. In short, by all accounts, Russia's degree of political freedom, democracy, and integrity is low, and it has no advantages over China, let alone Western countries.
The political power of Russia is not only low in indicators, but also difficult in practice. Russia has always been hostile and sanctioned by Western countries, unable to play its role and influence in the international arena, and has often clashed and disputed with its neighbors, damaging its own interests and reputation. Russia's domestic situation is also not peaceful, opposition leader Navalny and others have constantly challenged Putin's authority and legitimacy, launched large-scale demonstrations and demonstrations, demanded Putin and reforms, and have also received support and encouragement from Western countries. The Russian population is also not satisfied, and trust and satisfaction with Putin have dropped significantly, and they are dissatisfied and distrustful of the policies and performances of the **. In short, by all accounts, Russia's political power is already in jeopardy, not to mention competing with China.