Well, we border Russia and have nukes.
Granted nuking Siberia isn’t a major concern.
The “Nukes on the border!” is a cop out. Russia will not tolerate any power in their sphere of influence. Trouble is that is the northern hemisphere.
Yes, in repeatedly pointing out that there are no nuclear weapons stationed in any NATO countries bordering Russia, I have, of course, omitted mention of the U.S., itself (whose territorial waters touch Russia's).
But then the reverse is also true: There is a country (Russia) with nukes bordering OUR country.
Pointless to cite that fact.
Regards,