[snowwrestler]

The reality of Russian intelligence activities is not a few ultra-capable super spies subverting entire procurement programs. The reality is a flood of individual little social media messages intended to feed a narrative of how strong, better, superior, unstoppable and righteous the nation of Russia is. You know, sort of like your comments in this thread.

The idea that Russia's military is "renewed" is laughable. 30 years ago they were a global superpower. Today they can't field one aircraft carrier without needing a tow. Russia is a regional power with a nuclear deterrent. And despite the rhetoric, Russia only wants to be a regional power. Their military is calibrated for that. To the extent that Russia messes with the U.S., it is only to keep the U.S. from interfering in what Russia considers to be its sphere of influence. Russia does not have the capability or interest in direct military confrontation with the U.S.