On the opposite note, Russia (USSR) was "invaded" (sort of, from the point of view of many Russians) by the "West" 30 years ago, and USSR was butchered out, despite USSR having thousands of warheads. Which were completely useless...
That's a funny way of saying the Soviet Union could no longer imprison have of Europe, and their subjects were set free.
I agree with your statement, but I am not sure official Russia shares that view.