Originally Posted by
Fonsini
I think the Russian annexation of Crimea and its direct involvement in the Donbas conflict caught NATO off-guard and served to remind Europe that the Russians are somewhat insane and not the cuddly creatures we all hoped for post-1991. Lines are being drawn in the sands of various beaches, war is never very far away, and Putin has no fear of the west.
I’d stock up on toilet paper, you can never be too sure.
Whether NATO was caught off guard is certainly open for debate, what however would have differed had they been laser focused?