what time period is the most even for US vs USSR?

[hoplitis]

Originally Posted by Wdll

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Russia was not under threat by the Georgians. I am talking about a major war (for them).

Actually I was thinking more about Chechnya then Georgia.
For a major war you must be prepared beforehand.
If you see the Russian goverment "buying" more of its weapons that's a great indicator that things are becoming more "interesting" (at least on a diplomacy level).