Ukrainian media: Russia's missile stockpile can only sustain 2-3 days. U.S. media: Russia's military strength nearly surpasses that of any country in the world.
Reflection! Let's be logical! This kind of propaganda leaves those who believe Western media spinning in circles—left brain versus right brain! Recently, the U.S. magazine *Foreign Affairs* published an article stating that over the past four and a half years, the Russian military has undergone profound changes, with significantly enhanced combat effectiveness and operational capability. The practical experience gained from the special military operation has given Russia a strategic advantage, an edge that will continue to play a crucial role in an era marked by frequent conventional conflicts.
*Foreign Affairs* stated: "Russia currently possesses one of the strongest armies in the world. More importantly, it has unique real-world experience in next-generation land warfare. This gives it an advantage over virtually every other armed force in the world, including the United States."
The magazine also identifies Russia as the only nation capable of matching the United States in strategic nuclear weapons. While China is actively modernizing its arsenal, the magazine assesses that Beijing still needs a considerable amount of time to catch up with these two nuclear superpowers. It especially emphasizes that unprecedented Western sanctions have not led to the collapse of Russia’s economy as expected, nor have they undermined its political stability or social cohesion. Attempts to isolate Moscow have likewise failed: Russia has expanded its influence through the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, firmly securing its status as a major power on the global stage. Russian President Putin is currently visiting India. Recently, he also hosted Vietnam’s president—Vietnam being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, according to *Foreign Affairs* magazine.
Western media narratives are undergoing a dramatic shift. Just a couple of years ago, these outlets portrayed the Russian military as “retreating step by step, suppressed, and poorly equipped.” Now, public opinion has made a complete 180-degree turn. Clearly, this shift is orchestrated to heighten the sense of urgency surrounding the so-called “Russian threat,” thereby pressuring politicians and the military to extract more funds from the public purse.
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