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Why is the Russian army so weak?

For Russia, the war in Ukraine has been a disaster. In just over two months, around 15,00 soldiers have been killed. At least 1,800 armoured vehicles have been destroyed. And the attempt to take over Kyiv was a dramatic failure. So, what's wrong with the Russian army? The Economist's correspondent investigates.

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