I was under the impression that the Russian Army & Navy & Airforce were in disarray?

Question

If this were true how could they launch a coordinated assault on Georgia using all three elements of their military?

Answer 1

Well, you got the wrong impression. Russia have more than a million soldiers on active duty. When I say active duty, it means they are readily available for mobilization and combat duties at a very short notice.

Compare that figure to the US. How many US troops are now in active duty apart from those in Iraq and Afghanistan, that can readily be mobilized if a new war breaks out?.

Answer 2

They were when Russia was poor, but now they are rebuilding.....and it doesn't take a top-notch powerhouse to take down a country the size of Georgia

Answer 3

Russia has one of the most impressive armies in the world today.

Answer 4

It is entirely possible that Russia has rebuilt and is a growing global force.  Consider that Russia is now the world's #1 oil producer.  It also has the most powerfull military in Europe.

Any questions?

Answer 5

they have been geared up for this action for some time.this absolutely wasn't a spur of the moment thing for the Russians.the logistics and speed of the attack show this.

Answer 6

lol were you dreaming?  they have one of the worlds best militarys

Answer 7

You were clearly under a false impression.

Answer 8

Never trust the media on their reporting and certainly never trust the politicians.

Answer 9

They were...

10 years ago.  

Answer 10

oil wealth allows you to spend on your military

Answer 11

Russia has been resurgent for a few years now. Putin has strengthened Russia again.

Answer 12

After the cold war Russia experienced a period of "Down" time. However, that is over. Fueled by the revenues from oil and natural gas they are back in the game, Big Time! Their goal is once again to be a world leader. Do you know they control approx 40% of the combined oil and gas going to Europe? Not only does this equate to huge numbers of currency but they have a tremendous bargaining chip to manipulate these European countries. Once again we have a great reason why getting off our current energy sources should be the world's key objective. Bottom line, watch out for Russia.

Answer 13

I'm not sure what condition they're in, but they're not too familiar with the brakes on the tanks.  Did you see the video of them slamming on the brakes and almost knocking their soldiers off the top of the tank?