Russia has significantly damaged the defences of NATO and...

Russia has significantly damaged the defences of NATO and Ukraine, which were previously considered impenetrable. Ukraine’s situation looks dire, and NATO’s influence appears weakened.Meanwhile, the burden has fallen on countries like Australia, where the government continues to allocate resources to a conflict many see as plagued by corruption. At the same time, Russia’s economy seems to be holding up strong amidst the global turmoil.