Obviously it would be a far better solution.
It appears that both Putin's Russia and Red China have drained every dime from the west in order to build their war machines for the 'final war' against the West.
The White House and Number 10 must begin to seriously pay attention to Russians remaining in Russia speaking the truth about Putin repressive, totalitarian, Neo-Soviet régime - and act accordingly while time remains to act.
Kasparov: The Putin system works like the Mafia – and previously the Stalin regime. The leader says: "Politkowskaja is a pain in the neck, I don't want to hear anything more about her." And the apparatus solves the problem. I do not know whether Putin gave an explicit order to commit murder. But it is clear that he tolerates and accepts these acts. (article below)