That’s why it’s completely different than Munich 1938.
There was no British/French presence on Germany’s Eastern borders to keep the Germans out.
Today we have NATO in Poland, and Poland is becoming the most powerful military in Europe. They had a very impressive parade yesterday showing off their armed forces.
Putin is almost 73 (October) and seems in good shape physically. I can see him easily living another 10+ years.
He is a teetotaler, doesn’t smoke, isn’t overweight, and regularly exercises. His cousin recently died at 91, both his parents lived into their late 80s.
FWIW Putin can rule until 2036 according to the Russian Constitution, (if the constitution means anything)
It’s the worst deal possible - except for the alternative