I don't think any world leader has the balls to actually launch a nuke in today's day in age, especially with M.A.D. Nukes are really outdated anyway; if you really wanted to destroy a nation, biological warfare is the way to go. Or just an EMP and watch them panic without their internet access anymore.

Regarding Putin... I don't think he's good or bad. Just insecure and scared of losing his grip on power. He's his own worst enemy and had he not started crap with Ukraine, his country wouldn't be bleeding out money right now. Russia only just economically got back on track a few years ago regarding their found oil deposits. Now Putin fucked that up by starting shit with Ukraine. Had he just left it alone, nothing would've happened and Ukraine probably would've never joined NATO, which they'll definitely do after this. He basically Streisand Effect'ed himself into making Russia a future failed state. I understand why Putin invaded, but that was mostly based on fear and paranoia, along with a little arrogance. Now, he's shown the world how pathetic his military is and how they can't even take little-ass, third-world Ukraine after two+ years of fighting. Not to mention, how much money those assholes in Washington have thrown at Ukraine to fight this proxy war no one asked for. However, considering how many wars are currently ongoing right now in the world (33), it's not that surprising.

As for the battle of Lawful Evil vs Chaotic Evil over in Is-he-real? I couldn't fucking care less.