Are Russia And The U.S. At Risk Of A Greater Conflict?

CNN: U.S.-Russia military tit for tat raises fears of greater conflict

Washington (CNN)The war of words between America and Russia is escalating. So, too, is the movement of implements of war -- from U.S. fighter jets to Russian nuclear weapons.

So is an actual war imminent?

No one in Russia, NATO or the United States has gone that far yet. Still, the rhetoric and actions from both sides have definitely ratcheted up in recent days, raising concerns of a new arms race -- if not worse -- amid tensions both sides blame on each other.

The major players all claim their movements are defensive and necessary responses to their foe's provocation. None has talked of an invasion.

WNU Editor: We are still nowhere near what the height of the Cold War was .... but we are getting there.