[alexander_busek]

OMG! You mean: If the Ukraine emerges victorious or at least Russia is forced (by a combination of economic sanctions, political pressure, internal unrest, and - likely - a poor showing on the battle field) to accept War Guilt, that might engender resentment amongst the Russians, and they might become more militant as a consequence and - who knows? - perhaps start yet another war?

Short answer: This isn't Versailles. This is the Occupation of Rheinland of 1936, the Occupation of the "Protectorate of Böhmen and Mähren," and the Invasion of Poland all wrapped up into one.

Putin is Hitler - albeit with nukes - and appeasement will fail.

Taking war reparations off the table at this point in time would be ludicrous!

Regards,

[alexander_busek]

[...] Russia is forced (by a combination of economic sanctions, political pressure, internal unrest, and - likely - a poor showing on the battle field) to accept War Guilt [...]

Forgot to mention my preferred solution: A bullet to the back of the head of Putin. Elegant and cheap!

Regards,