[Kozak]

But if strong armed forces so good for Russia, strong armed forces and allies good for Russia’s neighbors also da?

So too bad for Russia’s paranoia tovarish. Maybe if she had been a better neighbor in the past those on her borders would not feel the need for other allies.

[RusIvan]

But if strong armed forces so good for Russia, strong armed forces and allies good for Russia’s neighbors also da?==

The problem is that our naibors joined any invasions toward Russia. SO they may worry us and we has many reason to worry them.

Maybe if she had been a better neighbor in the past those on her borders would not feel the need for other allies.==

May be you right. But unfortunately we can’’t choose our neibors. They are as they are. SO only our true allies (our strong armed forces) may really help.