The time is generally 'reset' after a fairly long period of peace, but that doesn't prevent people declaring their own independence. You'll note Scotland had a

The time is generally 'reset' after a fairly long period of peace, but that doesn't prevent people declaring their own independence. You'll note Scotland had a referendum on this. How long must Putin occupy parts of Eastern Ukraine until it's 'his'? Throwing your hands up is just surrendering to the strongest power.