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[–] m_f@midwest.social -4 points 1 day ago

Right now, it would be strategically unwise. They would get a lot of international blowback, sanctions, etc. As a country, it's currently better to achieve your goals with diplomacy and hostile actions that have plausible deniability. That can easily change, though. If it does, prepare to live in interesting times.