Sorry, a large country can certainly enforce debt collections. Part of me is thinking how depressing, but realistic, it would be that the west would be more agg

Sorry, a large country can certainly enforce debt collections. Part of me is thinking how depressing, but realistic, it would be that the west would be more aggressive in seeking repayment than punishing Russia for invading. Thanks for your examples. I was thinking about post-WWI Germany. The breadth of examples certainly helps move away from that kind of punitive and world war starting example. Which makes it more realistic. Maybe a statement from the West that this will be the case can encourage Russia to not aim for totally conquering the Ukraine. I can see a second salami slice by Russia as an option.