I'd point out that being irrational in order to scare the west into thinking you're irrational is still an example of being irrational. We can only call their

I'd point out that being irrational in order to scare the west into thinking you're irrational is still an example of being irrational. We can only call their bluff so many times before they feel the need to demonstrate that they are indeed willing to be crazy. Which they've done here with this whole Ukraine situation.