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The gaps in “Russia’s buyback Psy-Op” fails on every logical parameter

Vedica Singh by Vedica Singh
June 6, 2023
in Europe
The gaps in “Russia’s buyback Psy-Op” fails on every logical parameter
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In a world where intrigue and propaganda often eclipse truth, the West seems to believe they’re dealing cards in a game of poker where everyone else is blindfolded. Their latest psychological gambit? Attempting to discredit Russia with rumors of desperate weapons buybacks from India and Myanmar.

In the intricate tapestry of geopolitical warfare, psychological operations (PsyOps) have proven to be a potent tool. A recent example is the narrative woven around Russia’s alleged buyback of weaponry from India and Myanmar. However, upon closer inspection, this operation fails to hold water on several logical parameters.

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Debunking Baseless Arguments

Firstly, let’s debunk the notion that Russia needs to ‘buy back’ weapons due to losing ground in the Ukraine conflict. The fact is, Russia has already seized significant territory in Ukraine, debunking the PsyOp narrative suggesting weakness or desperation on Russia’s part. The portrayal of Russia’s need to repurchase weapons merely serves as a smokescreen to distract from their advances in Ukraine.

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Secondly, the size of the transaction in question raises eyebrows. The alleged import of weaponry worth $24 million is being highlighted to paint Russia as weakened and desperate. However, in the grand scheme of the international arms trade, $24 million is equivalent to loose change. Russian defense exports typically dwarf this figure, making the notion of  Russian military on the brink of collapse far from realistic.

The third argument used to support the buyback theory revolves around the supposed need for Russia to modernize its fleet of tanks for deployment in Ukraine. This argument conveniently overlooks Russia’s well-documented technological prowess in military hardware. A country that boasts state-of-the-art 5th-generation fighter jets like the Su57 is unlikely to resort to buying spare parts to upgrade old tanks. This assertion is, quite simply, an exercise in folly.

Russia as a challenge

Furthermore, the suggestion that this ‘buyback’ operation signifies Russia’s weakness is a strategic diversion from Russia’s real achievements on the battlefield. This narrative fits conveniently with the efforts of the Group of Seven leaders who, during their recent summit in Hiroshima, Japan, called on other countries to cease military support for Russia. The reality, however, is that cooperation from countries dependent on Russian-made weapons is highly unlikely.

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Finally, the psychological operation seems to overlook a key fact: the strength and sustainability of Russia’s weapons market. It continues to pose a direct challenge to Western manufacturers, and it is unlikely to be depleted or undermined anytime soon. Therefore, despite the West’s attempts to conduct psychological operations to discredit Russia, these efforts are, in all likelihood, bound to fail.

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 Final Thoughts

To wrap it up, the narrative of the “Russian Buyback ” is riddled with gaps and inaccuracies that undermine its credibility. The facts on the ground contradict the image of a weakened Russia scrambling for resources. Instead, what emerges is a picture of a strong and capable nation, demonstrating its resilience and resourcefulness on the battlefield. Despite the West’s best efforts to tarnish Russia’s image, the evidence suggests that these strategies are far from successful. Rather than a symbol of Russian desperation, the “buyback operation” may well represent another attempt by the West to shift the narrative away from Russia’s tangible achievements on the geopolitical stage.

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Vedica Singh

Vedica Singh

Columnist, TFI Media. Seeker. Opinionated. Life long student.

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