so then why does Russia keep losing on the battlefield?
to a country 1/40th of its size?
some alliance ... LOL
You ask why did he say the collective West can’t hold a candle to Russia/ China?
Because like all of his ilk, he stamped his feet, cried, and insisted that it’s true.
Re Russia:
There is not really any there there. Russian prosperity was created by western companies. When they left, the prosperity left with them.
The Russian people lack the wherewithal to exist in the modern world
A year ago Ukraine was still in possession of Popasnaya, now they're being kicked from Bahkmut about 30 miles to the West.
Not sure how you Northern Bud Lite drinkers define losing, but that ain't it.