Russia plans to increase its troops along its shared borders with NATO, Lithuania's prime minister said, and Europe needs to be prepared.
  • Russia plans to increase its troops along its border with NATO, Lithuania’s prime minister said.
  • Ingrida Šimonytė said Russia is returning to a Cold War posture and Europe needs to be prepared.
  • Estonia also warned that Russia may double its troops along NATO’s border compared to 2022 figures
  • BakerBagel@midwest.socialEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Maybe it is theoretically possible, but that would be 1/4th of their population ages 18-44. They would have to dedicate their entire economy to just supporting the army, no ither industry would be able to survive.

    • Troy@lemmy.caEnglish
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      8 months ago

      Out of curiosity, how is this ratio relative to some place like North Korea?

      • bradorsomething@ttrpg.networkEnglish
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        8 months ago

        That’s a good example actually; it looks like 30% of N Korea is in the military, and their global standing reflects this