Maybe you have answered your own Q.As you say it is Russia's gas...

Maybe you have answered your own Q.

As you say it is Russia's gas to stop, they didn't need to blow up the pipes, but they are already walking a tightrope and deliberately freezing Europe may be beyond the pale. Having already threatened nukes if Ukraine don't recognise the results of the referendums [not directly, but only one or two intermediate steps] they hear B 52s coming.

The Russian offensive could be turned into a rout with a squadron of F 35s with anti-radar missiles, some F 18 Growlers as jammers/decoys and ground support a/c flying under this umbrella destroying retreating hardware.

The F 35 was late, but cometh the time, cometh the plane and if intelligence says Russia is about to use a tactical nuke, NATO will act to preempt the use of nukes, either tactical or strategic.

@watso I still trust America more than either China or Russia and I like having them as big brother. Your hatred is misdirected.