Russia has been hostile to NATO for a long time, but would Russia be able to fight NATO if it came to that? It’s unlikely, they have not been able to defeat Ukraine for several years now thanks to the joint efforts of many countries and the Ukrainian people, imagine what would happen to Russia if they went to full-scale war against the entire NATO.
Russians like to talk a lot, but when it comes to actual action, it’s often a pathetic spectacle.
Yes. Next question.
Russia isn’t strong enough to take on Nato military at this point. Ukraine has been kicking their teeth in for years now. I know Russia has some crazy firepower still but they are obviously struggling with manpower and old tech.
Would nato respond? Nope
It would depend, and by who and how much. Article 5 doesn’t compel any member state to counterattack but rather an invitation to participate in one.