I'm sure the CIA would approve. Just one problem Russia has many choices and if China invaded Russia (their ally) Russia in its depleted current state would be forced into a corner.
The only way out would be to use nukes on the invading hoards. Since almost no one lives in the area Putin would not hesitate and he would have moral authority to use them since Russia was being invaded once again.
The Russian bear may be wounded but it's still very dangerous. The Chinese are not stupid.
Why would Russia risk WW3 by resorting to nukes? Are they that stupid?