Russian sanctions ...the most effective way to defeat Putin...

[FarPoint]

It is just my opinion, first off....that intense, ongoing and devastating Russian sanctions will be key to diminishing Putin's power over Russia...Yes, devastating to where the Russian people suffer miserably ...this demonstrates to them that Putin can not take care of them....I believe there is already an underground insurgency group " in waiting". This, the Russian people, this is an essential power element /asset for defeating Putin...from within. Millions of new " troops" essentially...

Secondly, the Russian military will then suffer as well...no food, money, no leadership....Let's remember, they were lied to as to why they are fighting/attacking their Ukrainian brothers and sisters...They will abandon their post, go home or leave Russia or even join up to save Ukraine.... Their military leaders will soon learn how difficult it is to heard cats...

In the mean time... coordination of a stronger, powerful Ukraine military will emerge with help from USA, other counties, military volunteers...I am imaging this is the kind of battle many diehard pilots and soldiers dream of...they will flock in groves...

This is where my long game view goes....It takes time to coordinate....evolve...but this is how I see it playing out...Give it til June...

[C_U_L8R]

1. Aren't sanctions what led to Pearl Harbor?

If Putin is set on expansion, he may find an excuse to attack one way or another. And it doesn't seem like he cares if his excuses are even tethered to reality.

[FarPoint]

2. Expansion/ ruling the world...That is always a known option for Putin....always has been...

I say....stimulate the Russian people to make the changes needed...the timing is ripe...in my opinion.

[Joinfortmill]

3. Yes, makes sense to me. People are joining the fight now.

[FarPoint]

4. The Russian population is a very powerful asset....

Putin is the source of their suffering...they will find the strength, being highly motivated now to evoke political change...it is human nature to survive...

[LisaL]

5. You are assuming they will blame Putin.

But it's not Putin who imposing sanctions.

[FarPoint]

6. Yes I am....

Knowing also that there has been unrest for quite some time with the Russian people....suffering will evoke the regime change. Putin will not be able to resolve the pain of sanctions....survival mode will kick in.