The longer we procrastinate, the higher price we will pay.
Are you suggesting that war with Russia today is preferable to war with Russia in the future?
Please clarify.
RF is already at (semi-cold) war with West, so peace with Russia today is preferable to peace with Russia in the future.
For a direct example have a look at Litvinienko poisoning or skripal attacks.
This behaviour from Russia will not stop.