"Rather than threaten to use nukes Putin should face up to the fact that his military has been whipped, and give up the failed campaign now."
Reality is as it is...not how you want it to be
And if your scenario doesn't eventuate?
And if it doesn't... in the light of the US bragging of having helped sink a couple of prize fleet vessels....shot down transports and killing perhaps a couple of hundred Russian soldiers....worked with U's to kill many Russian Generals....what happens if you're wrong?
You and the others might go "Oooppsssie....daisy....sorry