NATO was much more focused on China as a potential future enemy though. Until Putin put himself back on the map as an agressor most EU countries were spending as little on defense as they could get away with. I feel this is more of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
No wonder China is gleefully standing by. They're just biding their time. When 2 dogs fight over a bone...
No wonder China is gleefully standing by. They're just biding their time. When 2 dogs fight over a bone...