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China helping to arm Russia with helicopters, drones and metals (www.telegraph.co.uk)

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[–] KurtVonnegut@hexbear.net 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Tech-wise Russia has nothing to offer

Oh no, their Twitter and Facebook exports are too low. They'll have to scrape by on checks notes one of the world's largest supplies of oil, precious metals, and other natural resources. Surely, the Russian economy will collapse any second now!

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 20 points 1 year ago

Plus their weapon systems are probably looking pretty good after surviving a sustained assault from a NATO trained, led, and supplied army.