Because MSNBC is a bastion of truth. /s
Russia unfortunately posseses the two most powerful strategic weapons.... oil and nukes....and no doubt he’s not afraid to use either if push comes to shove.
Not so sure he wants war in Ukraine...at least until the EU bails them out of their financial straits and that won’t be any time soon. Nobody wants to take on Ukraine currently...too unstable and the people have to come together and take care of their country...doesn’t look like they want to do that just yet...and the Leadership isn’t doing such a great job getting them to that point.