So, if the war has any validity at all, then the 'enemies' in question would be interested in stabilizing the conflict for the next few years.
At the current pace, there is no question we are in a state of global war in its infancy, as the criminals at the helm continue to pound on the war drum and provide endless hostile inputs where diplomacy should be the norm.
With no provision for diplomacy, the only choice for Russia would be to remove the leaders if they can.
So, lets hold a convention in a tiny little ineffective country, let's configure all the air defense of types already proven useless, practically right next to this so called belligerent global threat.
So, in my opinion, if Russia does not decapitate nato at this stage, then the whole thing is being orchestrated by the controlling factors and both parties in the conflict have no intention of being at 'war'
I would do it. Given the stage and intention of the group, it is the only logical course of action.
Putin hardly will do it, even if ordered he will prepare paperwork first - the reason, justification and so on. Bureaucracy and all that stuff. Look how properly the paperwork for Ukraine war was made -DPR/LPR was officially recognized by Russia, then DPR/LPR issue an official invitation of RF army to protect LPR/DPR from Ukraine, then this was voted by RF Supreme Council and so on. Even UN was notified properly. Formally, everything looks perfectly legit. There exist some internal juridical nuances, but the paperwork for international consumer looks very good. Much better than any NATO war.
So, if nothing really significant happen that will give a formal reason to hit Vilnus, nothing will happen with that NATO gathering. Also, take in account all that shady and hidden promises and deals with West and Israel, Putin will keep them as long as possible.
Also, why kill such useful idiots? NATO doing everything to become weaker and humiliate itself as much as possible. NATO weapons is already just a theme for luls in the world.
Could Russia exterminate that pedos in Vilnus? Yes, of course. Would Russia do it? Only if paperwork could be done properly. :)
CrazyRussian coming in with the cold hard facts.
Well, pffftt, I aint gonna let you burst my bubble. There is a chance that even tho Russia has done everything to the letter on the international stage they recognize it has had zero value, it belongs in the history books to be buried unless Russia wins.
So, I would think that behind the scenes this summit was creeping, tons of time to get the paperwork in order, with conditions to dismiss that could have been met but clearly were not. It would be top secret paperwork that very few would be privy to. Work with me here...
At the end of the day, it is the smartest strategic move made by a committed forward thinking military mind. There is no way the west could/would retaliate.
Immediately disperse words to the relevant countries to begin diplomacy or face nukes locally. They would begin diplomacy. Because everyone already knows the risk of attempting to hit Russia with the sub nukes, likely the only viable option.
What is the point of exterminating puppets? Nothing will change really, TPTB just put another puppets and that's all.
Of course that will look very cool in Western MSM, but as everybody here should already understand, Russian administration don't give a fuck about Western MSM.
If my theory about the great battle for NWO model that would be established is correct, then such move will give nothing or even make NATO stronger. Much better outcome for Russia is silent disintegration of NATO due to discord between members. For now Russia and China outplaying West - their models are more stable, sustainable and they keep population under control even under serious pressure. There is nothing good in that, really, but at least this models do not include all that LGBTXYZ+ crap and child grooming.
It is actually an important historical step that if taken would set precedent and basically set the stage for how the multi polar world ordering is to commence, the attitude and opposition factor is in dire need of reset.
So even tho these puppets themselves have no significant value, the story and the backdrop does. It is all about creating the image. With all of the available inputs, we are already at a stage where once this story is told, Russia is well placed hero status.
If however this is not the story told then who knows.
nato has already basically collapsed it is just not yet in paper. The total amount of capability to deliver in this war has revealed a staggering amount of corruption and useless attempts to be effective, cowardly acts and poor planning. Add this to the complete failure in Syria and the result is clear. It is over.
We are already in for what is now possibly going to be decades of war, it does not matter at this point, a bold move would chill the air and give Russia yet another edge.
Not yet. It needs few more members, preferrably from other sides of world, like Japan, some African country and so on.
Today there is only few discords between NATO members - Greece - Turkey, France - UK and possibly Sweden - Finland. But US still able to keep them calm. NATO could rot in that state for many years, to the pleasure of US MIC.