because russia lives off of this jingoistic self-portrayal as the baddest of the bad to the bone. it's effective for the mainstream perception and even more so for low iq rabble because of the deeply ingrained instinct of awe and respect for superficial displays of strength. because of this simple fact every shithole with half-famished hordes of under-equipped and under-trained drones will always appear as an unstoppable, all-consuming force while in contrast - the image of a reasonable, inclusive and honorable armed force is seen as outdated and ripe for the taking. it doesn't matter how effective or ineffective either side appears to be in the end, shallow grug level appearances is what matters to retards
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