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It is big, but military budgets alone don't mean everything.

Ukraine inflicted as much casualties on Russia in 3.5 days as total Russian losses in Second Chechnya war (excluding later insurgency)

And remember, Russia did not lose much advanced military hardware back then, but it did now.

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Also it is worthwhile to remember that a big chunk goes to paying salary, pensions and healthcare. Russia has the largest standing army if I remember right.

Larger budget isn't necessarily large gains militarily. It is responsibility for larger upkeep.

> Ukraine inflicted as much casualties on Russia in 3.5 days as total Russian losses in Second Chechnya war.

I‘d like to quote that. What‘s your source?

Ukraine MOD. Total losses in the active phase of 2 Chechnya war were 3500 troops. The rest were due to many years of insurgency.

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