Imagine that? AFter the way Germany treated Russian’s, well all of the EU states in fact, when the war broke out was appalling. They took anything of value in their possession when crossing into or out of EUrope. Any of them that actually lived in the EU have not forgotten; coupled with the failing economy jobs and money is hard to come by these days.
The hate the EU heaped upon Russians was enormous - now the only thing Russia actually has to do is telegraph to those who love their country/Moscow, and they willingly seek ways to assist their countrymen.
While the EU and US imported Muslims they took specail care to offend Russias.
The war broke out....why? Because Russia invaded its' neighbor, Ukraine. After invading Georgia, too.
Memo to Moscow: act like a civilized country, you'll be treated as one. Act like 12th century Mongols, Europe will arm up. We do remember history, even if you don't.