[M. Espinola]

"So since here is the NATO threat Russia keeps her powder dry."

You really need to stop believing NATO is going to attack Russia next week - it's silly.

[RusIvan]

You really need to stop believing NATO is going to attack Russia next week - it’s silly.==

Let us talk seriously here. We both know if Russia disarms herself today then tomorrow NATO will start to dictate her what to do. It is the stubborn fact.
NATO were created for purpose against Soviet Union. Soviet Union is now dead but NATO still alive and even more aggressive. It is the second stubborn fact.
There are lot of propaganda noise which come from our “grant-suckers” and thier western masters that NATO is very peaceful. But ask Serbia about that.

SO what Russia should do? Of cause to prepare for contingencies. Until Russia keeps her powder dry, she can continue her independent way of life. That is so simple.