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Is that not precisely the logic the resulted in the rise of the Nazis? Let’s not forget too that sanctions are themselves an means of conducting warfare. Additi
by smcl 5y ago
Is that not precisely the logic the resulted in the rise of the Nazis? Let’s not forget too that sanctions are themselves an means of conducting warfare. Additionally if Russian withdrawal isn’t met by a relaxation of sanctions, what incentive is there for them to withdraw?
Edit - to the downvoters: after the central powers were defeated in WW1 some hefty penalties were levied on Germany in the treaty of Versailles. The idea was that they needed to be punished heavily otherwise they'd be tempted to rebuild and enter into another conflict that would consume Europe. Obviously that did not work.
- zozbot234 5y agoIt would be easy to do a partial rollback if the Russians withdraw. I agree though that removing the sanctions completely might be difficult.
- jgwil2 5y agoAfter WWI Germany's government was overhauled and yet the allies still forced them to pay punitive reparations, so it's not exactly the same. But presumably Russia would negotiate some easing of sanctions before they withdraw; they're certainly not just going to admit defeat and withdraw unconditionally.