[ilyt]

> 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"

[mupuff1234]

Sure, but if they actually feared a NATO invasion they wouldn't have had the liberty to shift those forces.

[tnel77]

Yes, but… no? If you want to give the appearance of strength, I wouldn’t suggest losing to a country 1/28 your size.

[The_Colonel]

Yeah, but it shows the priorities - conquer more non-NATO land or protect their borders against an apparently existential threat intent on destroying Russia? This is a mask off moment.