Originally Posted by
Beamr
My misunderstanding, apologies.
I am no navak warfare expert but I would say that the Russians don't even dream of making an attack against any US asset after their categorical failure to use any military force in Ukraine. So I'd say it's a rather safe way to deliver a message.
Probably so, but so far Putin’s most effective weapons are threats, and I wouldn’t put much stock in hopes of rational behavior.