Russia's poor military performance in Ukraine—failing to take Kyiv quickly despite having the world's second- or third-largest army—is a cautionary lesson for Xi Jinping, whose large but untested army and navy may perform similarly poorly.
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Michael McFaulEvidence Quote
“it has never been tested. Same with his navy. I hope he's learning those lessons.”
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“They’re Not Like Us”: Michael McFaul on Autocrats vs. Democrats and the Fight for the 21st Century— Hoover InstitutionCreated: 6/18/2026, 1:57:41 PM
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