Russia issues subtle threats more far-reaching than a Ukraine invasion

It is Kremlin propaganda to say Ukraine is in a state of civil war to undermine the legitimacy of the current government. Because the revolution was unconstitutional is of course an excuse for Russia to not accept it because of their strategic interest. But the existence of that conflict is true and Ukraine should do everything to resolve that problem.

Western nations did influence the formation of the new government in their interests. I think this was a huge mistake, just as the invasion of Crimea was a huge mistake. Is this on the same level? Perhaps not, but the distance is subjective since the separatists did reject free trade with the west because it would have meant their economy being out-competed.

The current government asks western nations to supply weapons as the separatists get armed by Russia. Further updates on the conflicts are pending...

Honestly, I think mutual disengagement in the region is the best scenario we can hope for if people like peace.

We already have Russian nuclear subs with missiles off the coast of America so Putin moving some to a land area near the U.S. would be symbolic move, albeit a big one.

Update: Such a move could potentially backfire badly on Putin as it would turn Americans hard in the direction of anti-Russian feeling