Myth: Russia can’t be defeated.
Fact: Russia is not invincible. The Soviet Union, which was the core of Russia’s military strength, relied heavily on Ukrainian soldiers, who made up a significant portion of the Soviet army. Since Ukraine became independent in 1991, it has developed its own military, which is now actively fighting against Russia’s invasion. The absence of Ukrainian forces in the Russian military has weakened Russia’s overall strength. Ukraine’s growing resilience, advanced Western support, and determination show that Russia can be defeated, as it is struggling to maintain its aggression in the face of fierce Ukrainian resistance.
For instance, USSR was defeated in Afghanistan in the 1980s by a much smaller, less equipped resistance. Despite the Soviet military’s superior size and technology, they were unable to win and were eventually forced to withdraw. This proves that even powerful military forces can be defeated. Russia, like the Soviet Union before it, has vulnerabilities, and its aggression in Ukraine is facing fierce resistance. Furthermore, Afghanistan wasn’t “nuked” to win, proving that military defeat is possible without resorting to extreme measures.