Currency stronger than before invasion.
Trading power stronger than before invasion.
Exporting more oil and at higher prices than before invasion. (with potential for even more after the G7 circus)
Strictest and hardest sanctions in history (Biden’s words) and yet Russia’s economy post invasion almost mirrors the NASDAQ.
Russian agriculture stronger and more lucrative than before invasion
(Ex: foreign counties using rubles to buy grain)
Other counties (non Western Europe or USA) increasing their purchasing of Russian natural resources. (Even building more pipelines/ports/etc to accommodate this drastic new influx)
Political power (minus the aforementioned possibility of Finland/Sweden joining NATO) is now stronger than before the invasion.
I think that’s enough examples, but I have more if you need them.
But let’s “circle back” to the heart of your butt hurt regarding my post… what upset you so much? The NY Times, CNN and Wash Post are even now public ally saying/publishing that Biden’s faux proxy war and “harshest sanctions ever” has done nothing but bring the USA down and make Russian profits sore to levels prior to invasion.
Look… I get it man, this is a safe space. We all cheer for a 3-9 football team…we understand you don’t want to admit you might have been wrong in the past and are in a cult. But just know there is still hope and