[A CA Guy]

Really, Europe would have it bad?

If I were the Ukrainians I would say F them all. Do you see Europe who is so worried about having it bad send in their troops against Russia to protect the Ukrainians?
No, so good reddens to bad garbage and you will IMO see the blowing up of pipelines unless so called interested parties fight Russia off.

[PieterCasparzen]

If I were the Ukrainians I would say F them all.

You really should do some research on the BILLIONS of trade that goes on between Ukraine and many other countries.

And BILLIONS in investments that have been made in Ukraine.

Ukraine can not economically separate itself from either side, Europe or Russia. And since all the US investment, not even from the US.

[Monmouth78]

The problem is that many people in Ukraine are on Russia’s side and most others would abhor the approach you advocate.

What you’re suggesting is not realistic and would be counter productive. If some elements(presumably the most extreme nationalists) were to to try this, it would play into Russia’s hand.