How significant is the recent escalation between NATO and Russia?

The Russian interest rate according to monetary economists is now infinity. The Ruble has pushed past the one penny resistance and will now continue to decline into obscurity. This they say is the equivalent to the fall of the Roman empire. But a lot faster.

With soaring logistical and admin costs and no precious metals left to plunder from enemies, the Romans levied more and more taxes against the people to sustain the Empire.

Hyperinflation, soaring taxes, and worthless money created a trifecta that dissolved much of Rome’s trade.
The economy was paralyzed.

By the end of the 3rd century, any trade that was left was mostly local, using inefficient barter methods instead of any meaningful medium of exchange. (In Russia they are now using potatoes and oranges.).

During the crisis of the 3rd century (235-284 A.D), there may have been more than 50 emperors of Rome. Most of these were murdered, assassinated, or killed in battle.

The empire was in a free-for-all, and it split into three separate states.

Constant civil wars meant the Empire’s borders were vulnerable. Trade networks were disintegrated and such activities became too dangerous.

Barbarian invasions came in from every direction. Plague was rampant.

And so the Western Roman Empire would cease to exist by 476 A.D.

Russia; it is estimated, will fall much faster. Likely in the next couple of months.