Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been hampered by strategic incompetence that has left its armed forces 'significantly weaker' and less feared, despite Moscow doubling its military budget in 13 years, Britain's Ministry of Defence says.According to the MoD, from 2005 to 2018 Russia pumped billions into its 'New Look' military modernisation project, investing heavily in its land, air and sea capabilities.This has seen the development of new missile systems (that have been hailed by President Vladimir as being superior to western equivalents), the overhaul of its Soviet-era tactics and the procurement of more modern military equipment.
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