Now is the time to hit Russia with a strategic hammer blow. There is no point in negotiating with Putin and the only way a palace coup will take place will be if Russia is hit and hit hard. His coterie of sycophants will hopefully then topple him and make humanity and common sense prevail. NATO has overwhelming force of arms in every department. The sight of Macron sitting at the end of a 40ft. table having “peace talks” with Putin must rank as one of the most humiliating scenes in politics of modern times. If Putin wins then where does he stop because his perception of NATO is an organisation being both spineless and gutless. Ben Wallace, Defence Minister, epitomises this.
Lessons from history must be learned. The time for vigils, prayers, acceptance of refugees, clapping Ukrainian politicians, professing solidarity for Ukraine and the like is past. Putin doesn’t give a shit. It’s time to take some action and not just sanctions.!!!