Why Is Russia Not Dragging The T-14 Armata Tank In Its War With Ukraine Until Now

As Ukraine prepares for its offensive against Russia, Russia is unexpectedly dusting off and deploying tank fleets from Cold War-era to the frontlines. These fleets consist of T-55 and T-62 tanks, which originally emerged in the 1940s and are predominantly found in museums today. It is surprising that Russia is resorting to such outdated equipment, as it appears they are scraping the bottom of the barrel. This, therefore, raises the question of why Russia is relying on antiquated resources.