I appreciate constructive criticism and I appreciate helpful suggestions even more. I'll think about how we can make Russia stronger economically so that they can pay for the wide-reaching modernization that they are currently pushing for, but won't likely be able to sustain given their financial woes. The will is there, but they might be losing their way. If I can reconcile the wants with the hows, I think this could work.
Also, keep in mind that the premise for our T2030 is that the U.S. is concurrently embroiled in ground combat with the PLA in North Korea, and the Asian war is widening when the Russians go in for the Baltic States. The U.S. and its allies won't just be fighting the Russian Federation, they'll be fighting the PRC and its allies as well. Therefore, Russia doesn't have to be strong enough to fight the entire might of the U.S.A. on its own.
Even now, IMPO, Russia is strong enough to take at least one of the Baltic states before NATO can mount an effective military response (if Russia can somehow achieve surprise). The Estonian military, for example is tiny, and lacks armor (aside from a few second-hand CV-90s) and fighter aircraft (they may be purchasing some SAAB Grippens, but the deal is still up in the air- pun intended). Estonia barely has a blue water navy. It would be difficult, if not impossible, for NATO to get there with sufficient heavy brigades to stop Russia in the event of a massive combined arms invasion.
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