If the children on this thread will think this through, they will see that Putin's remark is aimed at China and for domestic consumption. There is real fear in Russia over China.
The Chinese have the very latest weapon technology, given them by the Clinton administration, and all the information needed to construct first class ICBMs and anti-ballistic missile systems.
Of course Europe and the United States are expected to react. Most Russians are a fearful bunch, just like Americans are. The fearful pound their chests and yell, "I'm bad, I'm bad."
The first rule of human nature is that if you aren't loved, be feared. Very few people are loved except maybe by their mommy.
People called being feared "being respected."