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US grows doubtful Ukraine counteroffensive can quickly succeed. Criticism of Kyiv’s strategy from American officials widens rift between allies at crucial time. (www.ft.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

There's data available here if you want to see the numbers yourself:
https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/UKR/ukraine/gdp-gross-domestic-product

1992 was the start of CSTO.

Ukraine GDP per capita 1992 = $1418
Ukraine GDP per capita 2021 = $4828

Armenia GDP per capita 1992 = $356
Armenia GDP per capita 2021 = $4967

Belarus GDP per capita 1992 = $1668
Belarus GDP per capita 2021 = $7490

Care to elaborate on your comment in light of this data?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

Cherrypicking data after a huge economic crisis and showing growth. Wow. Incredible. Just as a comparison:

Poland GDP per Capita 1992: $2459
Poland GDP per Capita 2021: $17999

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

The fact CSTO has a defense clause which Russia has failed to follow through on multiple times? You talk economic growth, cherry picking stats you like, when I'm talking about the core foundation of a defense pact. The defense. Not once has the group actually defended a member state during an armed conflict, specifically the ongoing fight between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

It is a toothless pact. I'll let Lord handle your stat nonsense, since that wasn't the point of me mentioning CSTO.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

You do not dispute the economics from the article or my comments.

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