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Hortensis

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5. Exactly, we want and need Putin to have an offramp.

Reply to OnDoutside (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 21, 2022, 03:08 PM

Feb 2022

Putin's reportedly depending on China to keep Russia's economy from tanking, but China has its own economic issues, and what support is given is liable to come with costs of its own. As for helping him find a way out, saving democracy in Ukraine would justify significant investment from western nations.

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I tend to agree that this largely benefits Putin, as he has walked himself into this stupidity, but OnDoutside Feb 2022 #1

Exactly, we want and need Putin to have an offramp. Hortensis Feb 2022 #5

But not TOO much of an offramp ! If there is one benefit for the West OnDoutside Feb 2022 #6

Sure. I'm not sure we've needed a kick, Hortensis Feb 2022 #7

I think it could not only save a war but also democracy in doc03 Feb 2022 #2

if joe is gonna play the chamberlain role it will be a disaster nt msongs Feb 2022 #3

why do you think he would appease Putin? maxsolomon Feb 2022 #4