I’m sorry, this is not 1950 and I’m not worried about Russia attacking Texas.
Russia has many internal issues and there is nothing for Russia to gain from attacking us. If Putin wants a middle east adventure - go for it.
The oil situation is not what is has been either. If the mooselimbs and Russia decided to cut us off of oil, we have the ability to become self-sufficient very quickly - if our government would allow it. Let Europe and Japan fend for themselves - I might care a little about Japan, but nothing for Europe.
Altogether, Russia is no concern of mine. We have lots of things to worry about and Russia is not on it.
“Russia has many internal issues and there is nothing for Russia to gain from attacking us.”
They have practically begged to work with us for years, and been continually rebuffed and often gratuitously insulted. I think they are done now, and will do what they want without the West.
Imagine if America, Russia and Israel were actually working in concert to exterminate jihadists. But no, Versailles on the Potomac refuses.