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1. At one time, Russia was thought to have the 2nd best Army in the world.

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Tue May 13, 2025, 09:21 AM

May 2025

Ukraine has reduced it to converting ceremonial, naval, and Air Force personnel for front line troops. Their mechanized infantry now relies on personal vehicles, motor bikes and donkeys for transport.

Slava Ukraini!

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At one time, Russia was thought to have the 2nd best Army in the world. surfered May 2025 #1

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