If Russia is good at nothing else, they’re at least quite adept at making themselves look more dangerous and capable than they really are. Of course, that veil is getting mighty tattered at this point, and when they pull belligerent stunts like this, the response is increasingly derision and ridicule rather than fear and uncertainty. The thing is… It’s the only thing they know how to do, so that’s what they do. It’s not a particularly good idea, but I dare say most everything Russia has done for some time haven’t been very good ideas. At least they’re consistent about shooting themselves in the foot while it’s in their mouth.