I've listened Gen. Nick Carter and read a lot of what he's recently said. He seems to have a fixation about the Russians, and the perceived threat they present. Why ?
They don't threaten Western Europe, especially the UK, and are challenging NATO's decision to increase their presence close the the Russian Border. I doubt France would welcome military maneuvers on their doorstep. There's absolutely no way Putin will back down.
Meanwhile the Chinese 'belt and Road' initiative arrives in Europe :
https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows...rings-attached