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Russia is literally incapable of defeating the U.S. in an open conflict outside of the actual region of the Steppes. It doesn't matter how you try and frame it, Russia has less than half the overall populations of the U.S., and the American soldiers are very capable. It would come down to the scale and area of the confilct; if it was a world-wide conflicty, then the combined might of the U.N. and U.S., and possibly China, would surely overwhelm Russia. If it was a one-on-one war between the U.S. and Russia, then on the Steppes, Russia would surely win. However, if it was on U.S. territory, there would be no way the Russians would get far beyond Seattle without facing heavy resistance from: the official U.S. military, individual citizens who've taken up arms to defend the nation, and the lunatic fringe militias like the ones in ohio. It may or may not be the same in Russia. If they invaded Alaska, then what would they do? If Britain were to support the U.S. and allow Canadian/British forces in the area to assist, then the Russians stand no chance. 7 times out of 10, the Russians lose. Unless it was a defensive war or if the Russians recieved support from another major world power like China, Russia loses.