Earlier quoted context omitted.
> if Russia seriously feared NATO aggression, it wouldn't voluntarily demilitarize its NATO borders during the past 13 months. I mean, yeah, but the reason is probably just "we need more shit to shoot at civilians in UA" rather than "we don't fear NATO invasion"
Sure, but if they actually feared a NATO invasion they wouldn't have had the liberty to shift those forces.
Yes, but… no? If you want to give the appearance of strength, I wouldn’t suggest losing to a country 1/28 your size.