[A. Pole]

Yes, it needs to be strong, etc. but don't all countries need to do so?

No, they don't. If you have a warm climate, plentiful resources and isolation you can take it easy.

[Cronos]

Ah yes, found the track. Russia could save a huge amount by getting rid of most of it's nukes. It doesn't need so many and monitoring them would be a problem. It's main threat is China, so as long as they outnumber the chicom nukes 2 to 1 they should be fine. The number they own now are to match the US and waaay in excess of the 2-1 vs the Chinese.