[GSlob]

"There is always hope that circumstances will force Putin regime to act responsibly no matter how disappointing the situation is."
No circumstances could ever force anyone to change one's fundamental nature, although occasionally one might be forced to act against it [this always breeds deepest resentment, and for this reason such situations are transient]. It is "not there", and under no circumstances will cows fly.

[sergey1973]

"No circumstances could ever force anyone to change one's fundamental nature, although occasionally one might be forced to act against it [this always breeds deepest resentment, and for this reason such situations are transient]. It is "not there", and under no circumstances will cows fly."

Gee-GSlob--we need to establish the great FR thinkers hall of fame and give you the honorary place there -:))) !

Then to answer your argument, I would hope that Putin be forced to act against his fundamental nature -:))))