I see your point, but I think MNJohnnie said it right - who else is going to do it, plus - I think that’s what allies should do for each other. It reminds me a little of news story a few months back - when someone got ran over during a hit and run, and people just walked by and didn’t do anything. It’s the humane thing to do, it’s just a shame that we tend to carry the load.
What gets me is how the rest of the world tends to overlook the generosity of the US.
I jes think Ivan ought to have to pay for what they broke.