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Most of Russia's military still 'rubbish' despite Ukraine, Syria deployments

Released: Oct 20, 2015

The annexation of Crimea, the war in eastern Ukraine and the military operation in Syria present the image of a confident Russian President Vladimir Putin willing to expend military power for political gain. The truth, according to Dr. Mark Galeotti of New York University, is far more complex.