Aren't you being a bit hard on them, Nutty? The rabble you mention gave the Russians a bloody nose within a few weeks of the invasion, showing flexibility and speed of action of which any army could be proud . Certainly the West has helped them thereafter, but how many 'Westerners' could successfully complete in a few weeks those complex courses which 'Westerners' are expected to complete in as many months?
The Russians are equally resourceful in other directions. I liked last year's story about the general who was convicted of stealing a consignment of tank engines. His pocketfuls of cylinder blocks, pistons and conrods no doubt speeded hastened his descent from the window.
Last edited by Saab Dastard; 31st October 2023 at 00:10.
Reason: Hastened, rather than speeded, I suggest