Group 1: Russia's Resource Strength - Russia holds 28% of the world's natural gas reserves, 80 billion tons of oil (second globally), and 1,621 billion tons of coal (also second) [2] - By 2025, Russia is expected to extract 804 tons of gold and has 20% of the global rare earth reserves, which directly support its economy and military spending during the conflict [2] - Russia has 220 million hectares of arable land, with a projected grain output of 145 million tons by 2025, achieving a self-sufficiency rate of 155%, and is the world's second-largest wheat exporter [2] Group 2: Europe's Energy Dependency - Before 2022, the EU relied on Russia for 40% of its natural gas, 27% of its oil, and 46% of its coal [4] - Despite efforts to replace Russian gas with U.S. liquefied gas, by 2025, Russia is still expected to account for 13% of EU gas imports [4] - European electricity prices are four times higher than those in the U.S., leading to decreased factory operating rates and economic challenges [4] Group 3: Military Capabilities - Russia has inherited the Soviet military system, producing 5,750 tanks (second globally), 4,162 military aircraft (second), and 419 naval vessels (third) by 2025 [6] - In 2023, Russia produced 1,200 tanks, four times more than the U.S., and is capable of producing 300 drones weekly [6] - Russian defense spending is 9% of GDP, benefiting from low costs due to domestic energy and raw material availability [6] Group 4: European Military and Economic Challenges - European military production is struggling due to financial and energy constraints, leading to delays in expansion [8] - The internal conflicts within NATO and the European leadership hinder effective military support for Ukraine [10] - The ongoing energy crisis in Europe has resulted in a significant depletion of ammunition stocks and public protests against rising energy prices [12] Group 5: Russia's Strategic Position - Russia's resilience is highlighted by its ability to maintain economic stability despite sanctions, with oil and gas exports to China and India increasing [10] - The Russian economy is projected to grow at 1% in 2025, with stable fiscal conditions despite a slow growth rate [10] - Russia's strategic stability and resource availability position it favorably against a fragmented and struggling Europe [14]
不装了,普京的真正实力被严重低估,整个欧洲加起来都不是对手!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-15 12:59