Godwin's law is sadly (or ironically) applicable here, as Gestapo / NKVD were collaborating in 1939. And NKVD and KGB are in the lineage of current day FSB. The

Godwin's law is sadly (or ironically) applicable here, as Gestapo / NKVD were collaborating in 1939. And NKVD and KGB are in the lineage of current day FSB. They adapted it to current time but the purpose and their methods aren't much different. Regarding second paragraph, would existence of NATO even make sense if it won't defend one of its members?