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🇷🇺 Russia’s military industrial base has undergone a massive transformation, allegedly outpacing the collective West in weapon manufacturing. Geopolitical analyst Alex Christoforou from The Duran breaks down how Moscow has built an independent, self-sufficient war economy equipped with advanced hypersonic missiles. Christoforou notes that these strategic shifts have left... show more

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