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Was it worth it for Russia to invade Ukraine, considering all impacts holistically two and a half years later?

Russia’s inflation is 35%, the national wealth fund is empty, no money to pay soldiers, Soviet weapon stockpiles finished, a million of ma...

Zain Ali 20 Jan, 2025

What was your lowest point while serving in the military?

That was when my unit had to retreat from our base after twenty four days of combat. This happened a few days before NATO started their bo...

Zain Ali 18 Jan, 2025

What weapons used throughout history were too advanced for the time period they were used?

The  Ho-229 . This is the Horten Ho-229. What age do you think it belongs in? Perhaps the Cold War? Perhaps even the twenty-first century?...

Zain Ali 17 Jan, 2025

What lessons from military special operations soldiers have you taken away for yourself?

During my basic training in the German army, my company was led by a first lieutenant of a special reconnaissance unit. One night I had to...

Zain Ali 17 Jan, 2025

How do people endure and adapt to the harsh cold in Siberia?

The rules of survival are simple: 1. Dress according to the weather. If it's warm outside, dressing is easy. If it is cold outside - d...

Zain Ali 16 Jan, 2025

How do high-ranking Russian officials protect themselves from assassination?

Vladimir Putin  is probably the most highly guarded man on the planet. He pays his personal guards well, and not just in money — he makes ...

Zain Ali 15 Jan, 2025

Do special forces soldiers enjoy combat?

You go through the toughest selection procedures, train for years and spend many weekends away from home while your high school buddies are ...

Zain Ali 11 Jan, 2025

What are some mindblowing facts about Russia?

The Metro of St. Petersburg, with an average depth of hundred meters, is the deepest Metro in the world. (Image: saint-petersburg.com) Twe...

Zain Ali 5 Jan, 2025