“This is a game we should not be playing.”
I see. So Russia and China can gobble up whatever territory they want, and if we object, they just say “NUKES!” and we back down. Until they come for our own territory, of course.
Sound plan. Can’t see a flaw in it.
You must be one of those Neocons who want us to be the World’s policeman and go to war against every country that misbehaves.
It’s a thankless job.
“So Russia and China can gobble up whatever territory they want, and if we object, they just say “NUKES!” and we back down.”
Only the countries where we have no essential interests.
Like Ukraine.