I don't know that it's an illusion.

We backed the Ukrainian coup which is in his backyard.

We placed missile batteries and troops near his borders.

We're backing terrorist organizations in an attempt to overthrow a legitimate sovereign.

We are bombing a sovereign nation that has not attacked us, which is an ally of Russia.

NATO and US military leaders are threatening to engage in first strike - bragging about how bad they will kick their Russian enemies ass.

They are accusing him of engaging in cyber-warfare without offering any proof.

Nah, I'd be pissed off too.

At least he's preparing his people in case geopolitical tensions escalate out of control.