The lobbying of nukes by the Russians would result 100% in an first strike attack by the US. Once they have shown that they are willing to use the nukes the onl

The lobbying of nukes by the Russians would result 100% in an first strike attack by the US. Once they have shown that they are willing to use the nukes the only logical tactic is to try to cut the head off quickly. Right now the odds are on the US could destroy a good percent of the Russian nukes before they receive the order to launch as the US have a better accuracy and quicker launch time. If you wait then you are waiting for them to launch first which means even when you have time to response you have lost. This is the real world math that results in a less screwed outcome (for some meaning of screwed).