what Russia has to come to realize is, that its neighbours do want to hugged by the bear, The populations are still bearing the marks of Russian expansionism. Fortunately for Russia, in its 20th century foray into Europe, attacking Poland, the baltics, Finland, the west was on their side.
The west is now closing ranks, they had enough of the constant threat from the east.
The line has to be drawn at the russian border.
Matka, babushka russia, look after your children first, bring them up to the normal, western standards.