[Republic of Texas]

You are confusing respect for another country's right to exist and blackmail. That level of respect goes up when dealing with ANY nuclear power, including Russia.

[madrussian]

You are confusing respect for another country's right to exist and blackmail. That level of respect goes up when dealing with ANY nuclear power, including Russia.

You are confusing a country that threatens to blow up the whole region and possibly some of Europe with an "ally".