Russian arms at a crossroads after defeat [OPINION]

Russians are looking for external suppliers of ammunition or spare parts among friendly countries, not to mention full structures — as in the case of the already celebrated Iranian unmanned aircraft, due to the fact that they realize that they must instantly fill the equipment losses so far. As well as get the essential reserve in case of highly likely losses they may incur in the clash with Ukraine. It is clear that Russian troops, regardless of whether conducting offensive or defensive actions, are very susceptible to advanced consumption of combat resources, from ammunition to tanks. And it should be emphasized that specified a level of equipment and material stocks will not be guaranteed by their own arms manufacture or reaching for always deeper supplies for the duration of the war.