Let's be honest.  If Russia invades Ukraine and all the punishment they get for it is economic sanctions, it is like a warm welcome for Russia on Ukraine's territory.  Almost like I tell you that if you beat me up, I will go tell my mommy about it.  Who cares.

I think I have heard of sanctions multiple times every year in the past decades so it almost never seemed to be a success.  I also agree Ukraine versus Russia beef being the spark of World War III is a very slim, almost zero chance.  Expect Russia to get what they want and United States to be OK with the sanctions they impose.

stompix, I do get your idea and it is an interesting outlook.  But does it not mean that limiting Russia's economical abilities and movements this much will only make them more threatening and hungry for territories and power?  Because at the end of the day, when the wolves get hungry, they go hunt their prey.

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