You need two to tango, and I don't think Putin would retaliate when he can just wait a few months. He has been quite restrained up to this point. Game theory suggests they need to respond but it would make more sense if it is proportional and not escalating.

You need two to tango, and I don't think Putin would retaliate when he can just wait a few months. He has been quite restrained up to this point. Game theory suggests they need to respond but it would make more sense if it was proportional and not escalating.