I rule out a military confrontation between the two forces in the near future. A new cold war could last for years.
I think the chances of war between Russia and the USA are minimal. Because it would have a significant impact on the rest of the countries all around the world. The situation then would be like do or die for both countries. Everything would be at risk. So, let's rule out the chances of war between Russia and the USA.
Except for one little detail. It's happening in Ukraine right now. Ukraine is the battle ground, and the Ukraine government is a puppet of the US.
There's a very big difference between a country that's helping other countries fight wars and a country that's actively fighting a literal war.
There's a difference between, people, rocks, and everything else. The point is that if a country supports another country in a particular action, the supporting country is just as guilty of doing the action as the country that actually does it.
In the case of the US supporting Ukraine, the US did it through government coups, thereby conquering Ukraine. Just because we don't see this takeover advertised, doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Its a great way to accomplish geopolitical stuff...just look at the world cheering for USA removal of Saddam Hussein.
99.9% people have no idea that USA put him in power, and supported him through most of his presidency
Who knows, maybe USA will hang Zelensky one day, too, if it will support their current agenda
With enough media support, everyone would cheer that, too