I think that caution should be exercised, and evidence should be presented before any pre-emptive strike and discussed among foreign intelligence experts before taking drastic action. The Russian government is still bitter about their loss of control over former Soviet Republics, and discussing plans beforehand will give their actions more legitimacy than a unilateral attack, and prevent the appearance of being a spoiled kid who's lashing out because he lost his toys. Attacking terrorists/separatists/whatever you want to call them in order to prevent attacks on civilians is acceptable, but is not a decisinon that should be taken lightly.
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