re: #98 steve_davis

this is just so hyperbolic. Russia is losing this war, and losing it badly, with us doing exactly what we’re doing. Sure, it would be delightful if Europe hadn’t gotten itself completely entwined with Russian oil and gas, but even with that, Russia is failing badly. We could do with a good deal less “what is the West doing? When is the West going to realize Russia must be defeated?” We’ve realized that, and we’re defeating them.

That is true.

With last night’s additional tranche of $300M, the Biden administration has now provided $2.3 billion in (just equipment) aid to Ukraine.

Significant, considering it complements aid the other 29 @nato nations also provided.

Russia’s TOTAL defense budget last year: $48B.

— Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling) April 2, 2022