Well, they can't go all-in yet. They need to be able to increase their countermeasures after the USA introduce more rigorous measures. As someone living in Eur

Well, they can't go all-in yet. They need to be able to increase their countermeasures after the USA introduce more rigorous measures. As someone living in Europe, I'm not happy that the EU was forced to impose sanctions on oil and gas, while the USA still imports Russian oil. And it's the Europe that will be devastated if it comes to nuclear war, both USA are big enough to partially survive. So, yes, every step in avoiding escalation, not going to maximum is a good step, if it would increase the duration of human life in Europe for a few more years.