Russia would defeat the USA in a war.

"We have all seen wars where the economy is a major fact." I absolutely agree. Although the US has a strong economy, the US owes 25-30 times more than Russia. While Russia's external debt is about 630 billion dollars, America's external debt is about 17 trillion dollars. 129 billion of those 17 trillion is actually owed to Russia. Russia owns another $200 billion in bonds and if they were to be "recalled", it would damage the US economy. If a country like China demands that the US return the debt, the US would simply go bankrupt. http://countryeconomy.com... http://people.howstuffworks.com... http://www.washingtontimes.com... "First off Russia has the US dollar as their back-up currency. When the invasion occurs Russia will dump the US dollar. However this will not hurt the US" It would, in fact, destroy the US economy. There would be hyperinflation and destabilization. The US economy (along with most of the world's economy) would crumble. http://usawatchdog.com... "It's also charging gas prices in Russia at $97,347 per gallon!" I do not see where you found this information in the article. I'm having a hard time believing that Russia is buying gas for almost $100, 000 per gallon. "The US has thousands of anti-mine vehicles that could easily take out the mine field." The article that you provided speaks of land vehicles that are prepared against IEDs. 1. That is an exaggeration. There are not "thousands" ready. 2. An IED is an Improvised Explosive Device used in guerrilla warfare. This not the kind of professional mine that would be used by Russians. An IED is basically a home-made explosive. 3. The article is about LAND vehicles. I wrote that "Russia's naval mine warfare force consists of 34 ships." I am talking about sea mines. The article my opponent provided is irrelevant. "The US has a ballistic missile system that can hit Russia and Moscow could be bombed on a daily basis." The same exact thing can be said about Russian missiles hitting important US cities. In fact, using your source, it is evident that Russia's arsenal of missiles is much greater. While the US only has 5 operational missile types, Russia has 16 operational types of all ranges, from 70 km to 11, 000 km. http://www.armscontrol.org... Sending a missile into Russia will be the worst mistake the US can make. This means that the US will receive dozens of missiles in return. Also, because the population density of the US is much higher than that of Russia, the Russian missile strikes will be more effective. Any missiles incoming into Russia would quickly be located and eliminated by the Russian A-135 missile defense system which has radars all over the country. http://www.ausairpower.net... "US also has many anti mine ships and many of which is already near Russia and are stationed in Japan prepared for an invasion." Using the source that my opponent provided, I learned that the US only has 4 anti-mine ships anywhere near Russia (they're in Japan). This will not be a sufficient force to remove a minefield created by up to 34 ships. Not only that, but the chances of these 4 ships being destroyed is high as well. Russia has the world's largest force of Corvettes (74 ships) which are fast and will be able to hunt down the 4 anti-mine ships. http://www.navy.mil... With barriers of mines, patrolled by submarines, corvettes and patrol boats, (backed up by more serious Russian vessels like destroyers) the US navy would effectively be locked out of the Russian hemisphere. Russia would then use its 730 transport aircraft to move soldiers, tanks, SPGs, MLRSs and basic artillery pieces to the battlefield. Creating a heavy defensive line In the area right below Wrangel Island, west of the Bering Strait. If every transport aircraft made two runs a day (assuming that each can carry at least 3 vehicles, 1 towed artillery pieces and 10 men), in less than a week, there could be a formidable army by the Bering Strait consisting of: 10, 000 of Russia's 15, 500 tanks (most in the world) 2, 000 of Russia's 4, 600 towed artillery pieces 10, 000 of Russia's 27, 000 AFVs (most in the world) 5, 000 of Russia's 6, 000 SPGs (most in the world) 1, 000 of Russia's 3, 700 MLRSs (most in the world) 87, 000 soldiers This force would create a defensive barrier that the US would not be able to break through. Most of the un-used weaponry mentioned above would be used to create a second line of defense behind the first, serving to: 1. Support the 1st line of defense. 2. Keep the US from dropping in behind the 1st line. Even if the US did break through the 1st line, it would be done only through extremely heavy losses and the US would then face another line of defense. The US lines would be under very heavy bombardment day and night from the combined artillery force of the SPGs, MLRSs and regular towed artillery. This would not only have a very obvious physical effect by destroying US men and equipment, but also a psychological effect. After being surrounded by explosions from an unseen target for hours straight, a soldier is suddenly not so keen to jump into battle. If the US attempted to attack and push through the 1st line of defense, they would sustain heavy losses from artillery fire as well as tanks. Russia's enormous tank force would crush any incoming threat. The entire time that the US is trying to break through the already-present line of defense, the Russian air force would continue to work day and night to bring in more troops and anti-air systems such as the Tor-M2 and the S-400 SAM. http://www.globalfirepower.com... http://www.globalfirepower.com... http://www.globalfirepower.com... I would like to note that so far, other than that the invasion would originate from the Bering Strait, my opponent has still provided no real plan of invasion. I look forward to seeing how my opponent plans to break through the Russian defense lines.