This war was provoked and escalated by the US State Department. Pulling back and giving the Russians some space is the only way that doesn't look like it'll escalate further into the disaster. Thank goodness the US voting public is a bit better at sniffing out reasonable men than whoever handles hiring for the US government.
If the Europeans could shake the same mad instinct to mass up and charge Russia that worked so badly every other time there was a big war that'd also be helpful. 3rd time is not a charm.
The State Department provoked the war by:
* Stating that the US would not put boots on the ground if Russia invaded Ukraine.
* Opposing troop deployments from other NATO countries to Ukraine.
* Withdrawing US soldiers from joint exercises in Ukraine.
* Reducing embassy staffing to a minimum.
* Refusing to provide heavy weapons like artillery, tanks, and fighter jets to Ukraine.
* Offering to evacuate Ukraine's leadership.
> Pulling back and giving the Russians some space is the only way that doesn't look like it'll escalate further into the disaster.
This is a superb idea, because it has worked so well so far. Russia has matched every Western retreat and pulled back on their side too. That's why the war ended three years ago.