Russia Ukraine war, page-210511

not at all Orwellian ......peace is not war ....but preparing for war ,making yourself stronger ,DOES tend to discourage your enemies more than being weak
simple logic - deterrent to war

Speak softly and carry a big stick

the STRENGTH of NATO is the reason russia has never attacked a NATO country but several non NATO countries ....strength can ensure peace ... " can "....not for russia though