I didn't say that Russia is relevant. But they do have a "more deep" ( one-sided) partnership with China to influence Western democracy. They were a lot strong

I didn't say that Russia is relevant. But they do have a "more deep" ( one-sided) partnership with China to influence Western democracy. They were a lot stronger during the USSR and even then the call for democracy broke it up. Europe has never been closer to Moscow. Important: Without firing even a single gunshot.