45 Billion Reasons Why Russia Just Lost

Video Summary

As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages on, the country’s fate appears increasingly grim. With the US committing $45 billion in economic and military aid to Ukraine in 2023, the sheer scale of Western support overshadows Russia’s meager defense spending of $65.9 billion in 2021. For US taxpayers, this means contributing $304 per year or 83 cents a day to support Ukraine’s effort to defeat the Russian invasion.

Meanwhile, Russia faces severe economic struggles. Despite mobilizing hundreds of thousands of men, its own economy is dwindling due to sanctions, falling oil exports, and labor shortages. The once-strong currency has plummeted, with oil prices collapsing by more than half in six months. The nation’s refineries are even being attacked by partisans using cheap drones and explosives, disrupting oil exports further.

At the front lines, Ukraine’s military and its international supporters are determined to prevail, despite significant casualties. Tens of thousands of women have volunteered to fight alongside their brothers, husbands, and friends, with even Russian-backed separatists following suit in a desperate attempt to preserve their dwindling manpower. As the conflict continues to escalate, Ukraine’s courageous resistance is becoming an essential factor in determining the outcome of the war.