Quote Originally Posted by Omegstrat6 View Post
Whilst I would certainly like to see Putin and co. punished for both the invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war crimes committed and also see Russia made to pay the heavy reparations needed to rebuild the country I sadly doubt that this will be the case. Even if Western support in terms of military aid is ramped up enough to force Russia back I still believe that areas of eastern Ukraine will be lost to pro-Russian control. Whatever happens the lessons of Versailles will not be forgotten and the pragmatism of realpolitik will mean that the Western powers will still want to ultimately "re-habilitate" Russia into the global community. There is more to this than simply putting economic/business concerns above moral righteousness though because if Russia is punished too severely this would only lead to a more dangerous situation and leave the stability of Ukraine and much of eastern Europe in continued uncertainty and raise tensions for future conflict.

Moral righteousness for Germany and Paris will let Russia retain all the land they stole, get the gas flowing again, and both countries all live happily ever after!

In terms of all those civilians executed, tortured and raped, perhaps like the Jews exterminated by Hitler - it will be written in history books rarely to be discussed.

In the U.K. many have more important issues such as Boris having a few fiestas de vino tinto too many and the shocking shocking treatment of illegal immigrants sent to Rwanda. Let our doors be open for everyone and ensure the dinghies have top of the range motors fitted!