Dmitry Peskov
"Stoltenberg's statement once again testifies to the aggressive nature of this organization. Despite the fact that the counter-bloc to NATO no longer exists, still this nature is impossible to eradicate for ideological and political reasons," Peskov is quoted as saying by TASS.
The approach of NATO military infrastructure up to the borders of the Russian Federation is a fact indicative of the aggressive intentions of the alliance. Meanwhile, "in terms of ensuring its national security, Russia is acting within its borders and these actions do not threaten anyone," Putin's press secretary added.
Jens Stoltenberg earlier stated that NATO is planning to transfer a portion of its troops to strengthen its operations in response to Russia's activities.
Switzerland was neutral during World War II, and it enforced its neutrality with its large national guard of male citizens. A German was talking with a Swiss colleague during the war and asked him how many men were in the Swiss army. When he was told "about 100,000", he asked, "But, what would you do if we Germans invaded with 200,000 men?" The Swiss man - who of course was in the Swiss citizen army - replied, "I believe I would shoot twice and go home."
The Russian military is *very* cost effective compared to NATO military forces, so the US and Europe are bankrupting themselves to achieve a large military disadvantage against a country that has no interest in picking a fight with them.