If you think the "threat" of nuclear war is the impediment, you're just teaching the Russians to threaten it more often, which will in fact increase the chances of one occurring.
The proper response to Russian mouthings about nuclear war is publication of our target list and a free copy of Dr. Strangelove, with a reminder that for us it's a comedy.
“If you think the “threat” of nuclear war is the impediment, you’re just teaching the Russians to threaten it more often, which will in fact increase the chances of one occurring.”
I’m pretty sure the Russians don’t care what I think.
Or you.
But you should ask yourself the question: Why has the US gone to great effort and sacrifice to avoid direct conflict with flagged Russian forces...for 75years?
If you were educated on the matter you’d know why the Pentagon nixed this deal.
But you’re not.