Russia is afraid of USA, I don't think that they afford to even try damaging USA.
Unlike (parts of) EU, USA doesn't depend on Russian oil and gas, hence not afraid to give the appropriate answer if hurt. If Putin touches USA, it's game over for him.
His only chance with USA is political. He needs as POTUS somebody willing to close his eyes on the crap he's doing un Ukraine, hence his war on that side is informational.
Russians are not afraid of nobody. ( Read about their history and you'll see how they've defeated countries ) They're not trying to damage USA, maybe the States are just moving carelessly around their boundaries. Ever imagined Russia building a military base or drill around Mexico? Not depending of Russian oil and gas is enough reason why they plant in loyal puppets as president around countries who are rich when it comes to oil and gas. Lies?! Immediately counties with oil and gas cut ties with the states, what else do they have?
As per Ukraine, their president is a Cocksvcker! I don't see him as one who cares about Ukrainian soldiers dying, is he really Ukrainian? If he's, he'll go read about his history with Russia. No! No! I don't think so. It's sad to see that the states fund war so they can sell their guns and ammo's. This is a wrong way to look at things truthfully. The history of United States do not say good about them.