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5 Hard Truths for Putin About a Russia-NATO War

There is a growing sense of fear that Russia will do something reckless against NATO. But Vladimir Putin's position is weaker than it looks.

  • Russia has suffered over 1.4 million battlefield casualties in Ukraine, weakening its forces.
  • Russia heavily relies on China for technology imports, creating strategic dependence.
  • U.S. sanctions targeting China limit Russia's ability to engage in a Russia-NATO war.

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