So, if the EU is scared of Putin, because "Nukes"…
Imagine how scared they'd be of the Nation that not only invented them, came to the Wars theystarted (to win them), grew to be a world superpower both Monetarily and Militarily (In less then 300 years)
ANDhas an actively armed populace ready to repel any ground incursion at any time……
Just a stray thought.