[KarlInOhio]

We could put Russia on the North Korea Pariah State list, and they would fold in about 3 weeks.

Except for the fact that Russia actually produces something that the world depends on. Europe would fold in a week without Russian natural gas.

[Uncle Miltie]

Europe has to tighten its energy belt for awhile. Or else the wolf is at their door.

This is, of course, theoretical. Nobody in leadership around the world (excepting Putin) has the gonads required.