>Modern Russia appears to have a mortal fear of being invaded that is a little perplexing to the modern European. This is a media deflection. They massively bl

>Modern Russia appears to have a mortal fear of being invaded that is a little perplexing to the modern European. This is a media deflection. They massively blow this up with Ukraine but literally do nothing when Sweden and Finland joins. What putin really fears, is free, rich and democratic country in which large parts of population speak russian language. The masses can't be placated if "the same people" live better lives than under mafia regime. That's why russia spend last 30 years undermining free Ukraine and ensuring their hold on Belarus.