second biggest producer of natural gas in the world
the third largest producer of oil in the world
the third largest producer of gold in the world.
the second largest producer of platinum in the world
the second largest producer of titanium in the world
the second most powerful military in the world
Russia is also a nuclear superpower.
And while their GDP may be approximately 1 tenth of ours, their debt to GDP ratio is about 18% versus ours which is about 101%.
I know we like to underestimate our enemies but I would caution against that with Russia. keep in mind, we're the ones who can't pay for healthcare for our veterans.
None of that means anything when the profits from those endeavors go untaxed because they’ve exited the country or are in the hands of the Mafiosos that Vladimir needs to retain power.
But we damn sure can pay for healthcare for all the illegals and layabouts here. Not to mention the funding of fake Syrian rebels. Don't get me started.
Russia is just Mexico with nukes (and I’m being unkind to Mexico, here).