How are Ukraine and Cuba fairly similar in your opinion?
Because being tough (as it relates to international affairs ) on another world leader doesn't automatically mean that leader isn't going to do something you don't want him/her to do. In fact, it often means the complete opposite. Have you seriously learned nothing from history?
You can't control leaders like Putin. All you can do is be tough with him, draw the lines clearly, don't back down, and don't sell our your own country's (and allies) national interests in the face of a propaganda campaign. A desperate propaganda campaign at that.
Yeah, neither were Trump who was doing Putin's bidding for him. Neither were attacking or seeking to weaken NATO, attacking our allies, opposing his own country's national interest, and attempting to blackmail/extort an ally for his own personal political gain.
There is a definitely a common denominator. Putin doesn't have to act or do anything stupid when he has a like-minded authoritarian or a weak pawn in the White House.
As always Bearcat, wake up!