> Not much else we can do considering the guy’s ready to use nukes.

IMO Russia will eventually do as much damage with or without nukes if they are not stopped. I feel like it's ethically unfair to sacrifice Ukraine's population because we're afraid of reprisals.

How long are we going to let Russia do basically whatever it wants because of the nukes? I am shocked that we can't put together a plan to neutralize their arsenal in nearly one fell swoop. Once defanged then Putin can face justice. Make no mistake, it would be a messy operation and I'm sure it would hurt, but it's time to stop letting him use the same threat over and over again.

Agreed, but sadly, most europe is out of the game. Flexing muscles against weak nations or sanctioning allies wont help this time. Some wanted to limit aid at sending helmets. With such allies i am surprised nato is still a thing. There is no desire for being a “force of good” or bringing “freedom” to countries or “liberating” peoples even if fellow europeans. Europe lacks a moral compass and such ideals are seen as naive and even laughed at. I am not even sure some will do much to defend nato members, not just because they wouldn't want but simply because they cant despite perceived economic power. Such is europe.

The next world war won't be fought until NATO powers are guaranteed to lose. Sounds like a great plan.