Look up the GDP yourself.
Face the facts.
Russia has a smaller GDP than Italy (or Germany, or France, or Japan, or the UK; who are all supporting Ukraine).
Unlike Italy, Russia does not make nice things, that other people want to buy. They mostly do hydrocarbon and mineral extraction, and raise grain. The rest of their production is crap, including their weapons.
Slap on some more clown makeup.
The rest of their production is crap, including their weapons.
It is a shame the Russians need to fight with such inferior weapons. If they had good weapons, not just shovels, they would not be losing to Ukraine so badly.
GDP is a relative measurement. If you compare the actual costs comparable items may cost up to 75% in Russia.
How much does Russia spend for one soldier vs Ukraine, or the price of an artillery round? Some sources cited 155mm rounds went each one from 2,000 to 4,000 to 8,000 USD. Is it any wonder NATO and 40 nations spend more in Ukraine than Russian GDP, but Russia is killing them.
When China can shop an EV to the US for under 8,000 USD but it could sell it for 24,000 USD, GDP is not a realistic measurement.
The USD is worth 59 cents compared to when Biden was elected....