Absolutely.
Russian conventional forces wouldn't stand a chance against American armor or US and Israeli airpower.
Nazi Russia is taking a huge gamble, hoping that an outgoing Bush administration will not stand up to it and that any new administration will be weak.
The only thing that can save Russia's strategy is for the USA to lose its nerve.
You know that, I know that, and the Russians know that. Which is why they're very paranoid about any attempt to diminish the effectiveness of their ICBM force. In the event of a conventional war against the US, they would have a choice between going nuclear or surrendering
Given the above, would a US president think it wise to push the Russians against the wall?
It seems like we and the Russians are getting closer to the edge