Is Time Not Russia's Friend?

Russia can't allow acon in ukraine to unfold on a time line that is favorable to the united states. If russia got involved and limited their conflict only to the eastern provinces, it would preserve a kranian state which would then be demanding assistance from nato. Russia, on the other hand, if they act decisively, will eliminate the potential of the united states using ukraneas asis a mechanism to build up. And now immediately transition the next phase of the conflict to europe,. meaning that if europe wants to do something, russia will then take the fight for europe.