U.S. policing budgets would rank as the world's third-highest military expenditure

That gives some interesting perspective. By the same measure, China is spending $186 annually or $16 monthly
and Russia spends about $453 annually or $38 monthly per citizen (again, roughly).

Given the amount of general agitation Russia generates around the world, they seem to be getting very good value for money from their military, compared to the US. I’m not saying this is a good thing, just observing.