US shouldn't ignore Russia's buildup of arms, munitions and soldiers.

 And please note that President Xi just visited Russia!

The Economist has followed the Russian buildup, especially since several Russian airports have been hit recently with Ukrainian-sent drones (see its May 10th issue, p. 18 especially).  It notes that the Omsk tank plant, a large tank facility is upgrading old tanks, working round-the-clock; that its center for military research has 3 work shifts daily in Biysk.

Russia turns out 1,500 tanks; US just 135 and none to be used in fighting, claims the magazine.

Why the vast turnout of armor to add to its stockpile?  Are they expecting war with NATO?

My opinion based on the findings of Russian preparation for something soon, as reported in the Economist!

P.S.  Might the Russian oligarchs given Putin a command--say, "End this conflict with Ukrainians and take their country fast!  Move onto the NATO countries!"  (I just wonder, why the build-up haste?  After all, Russia has put up with 3 years of somewhat a Ukrainian stalemate.)