Russia's Military Strategy and Missile Stockpile Grow

As the conflict in Ukraine continues, Russian forces are reportedly stockpiling missiles and modifying weaponry in response to successful Ukrainian strikes on their UAV production and storage sites. Despite a decrease in drone attacks, Ukraine's intelligence warns of at least 1,400 missiles in Russia's arsenal, with ongoing production rates of various missile types expected to challenge Ukraine's defenses in 2025. Concurrently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced the end of a moratorium on the deployment of nuclear-capable missiles, escalating fears of a renewed arms race with the U.S. and China. In Syria, Russian support for Bashar al-Assad remains robust, even as casualties from Russian airstrikes continue to rise. As losses mount in Ukraine, which have reportedly exceeded 780,000 personnel, Russia is investing heavily in regenerating its military capabilities, despite questions surrounding the quality of its replacement equipment. The geopolitical landscape remains tense, with uncertainty over U.S. military aid to Ukraine under a potential Trump administration.