You like the idea of Russia introducing nukes to the world as just another weapon when invading weaker countries, or any country they decide to invade, making nukes routine?
I contend Ukraine is a natural part of the Russian sphere of Influence and they will use such force as necessary to protect that.
And they have the power to make it so.
The novices in US Govt and novices on Free Republic don’t seem to take that reality clearly.
Yes, Russia will fight existential war over Ukraine.