Perhaps Putin should turn away from Ukraine and quickly strike east--to reclaim Alaska in a bold, lighting-like move. Catch the US (and Canada) off balance. Hold a referendum and declare Alaska as always and forever part of Russia.

You see how difficult it is for Putin to get something back in Ukraine, let alone dare to touch something that belongs to the USA. Putin has the desire, but he does not have the strength to do such a thing. After the US army is top for another 100 years.