So at what point does an all-out assault on a staunch ally become “significant” to the U.S. and worthy of more than a State Department news conference?

Today? Next week? Next year? Never?

The lesson our present allies can take from this is; it might be a good time to re-think your strategic plans in the years to come.

And each hour that goes by is another hour Russia has to strengthen its tactical situation. We are dropping the ball on this BIG time.