Ukraine has collapsed Russian arms exports, which have fallen by over 63% - and someone surprising is replacing them. What are the causes of this collapse, what are the implications for the global arms trade, and who will replace Russia on the world stage?
Russia's arms exports are a big part of the country's economy, but more importantly, a source of soft power, and the collapse of arms sales will have a big impact.
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For unbiased coverage of the Ukraine War, be sure to visit: ground.news/interest/ukraine-crisis?utm_source=ica…
France sold 210 fighter jets to India, and more to Serbia: www.france24.com/en/europe/20230802-france-may-soo…
Chinese arms market disappearing for Russia: www.newsweek.com/russia-arms-export-industry-colla…
Russian arms industry has declined by 68%: foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/03/russia-arms-sales-wea…
Collapse of Russian arms prior to Ukraine War: foreignpolicy.com/2023/05/03/russia-arms-sales-wea…
Western arms trade growing: www.rferl.org/a/global-arms-sales-sipri-russia-ukr…
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