Russia's arms industry and its export capabilities have long been, as Russian President Vladimir Putin put it, a point of national pride. Even after launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia claims to be able to meet growing domestic demand and continue arms exports.
State-sponsored propaganda promotes the prowess of Russia's military-industrial complex to reassure both domestic and international audiences of Russia's ability to not only sustain its war effort in Ukraine but also further leverage its arms sales for geopolitical influence.…
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