So you are saying we would not uphold are NATO obligations if Russia moved on a Baltic state? Or we would throw a few sacrifical lambs? (troops), but with no real hope of preventing Russia from a takeover?No way. Wargames show we cannot hold them. Retaking becomes very expensive.
I think Ukrainian majorities in name only. I don't think any relations currently exist between the 2 breakaway regions and the Ukraine state. Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, anyone who wishes to collect their pension would actually need to enter Ukrainian controlled Ukraine. I doubt the breakaway regions have any current business interests with the "west" and certainly their leaders do not. I would add that it's not even clear to me that we should be arming Ukraine, as I think there are extremely unsavory characters on their side. I just think we are completely rudderless.Actually it’s on topic … if sanctions only apply to occupied territories … with potential Ukrainian majorities (for now) … the announced sanctions are more likely to hurt Ukrainians more. And Russians not at all. Your conclusion is quite correct. … “This is nothing except it makes you look completely inept and foolish.”
And won’t dissuade anyone from pushing on to Kyev… it’s not even a slap on the wrist.