Central Bank of Russia 'Deeply Concerned'. Military Innovations Become Obsolete - The Russian Dude

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This fiery, sarcastic critique dismantles the Kremlin’s claim that Russia’s war spending is an economic investment rather than a national disaster. The piece targets the illusion of *military Keynesianism*—the idea that building more tanks and bombs stimulates real growth. Sure, Russia’s GDP is rising, but so is its body count, poverty rate, and economic decay. The so-called “growth” comes from pumping resources into weapons factories while cannibalizing vital sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture.

The author argues that Russia isn’t investing in science or innovation like the U.S. did during WWII; it’s just churning out death tools with zero long-term benefits. Meanwhile, real innovation—drones, communication tools—is coming from civilian markets, not state defense giants like Rostec. Soldiers trust Chinese drones more than anything the Russian army issues.

And when the war ends? This artificial "boom" will implode. The arms industry will collapse, the workforce will be jobless and unskilled for peacetime work, and the country will be left hollowed out. In short: Putin’s war economy is a short-term scam with catastrophic long-term consequences.