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Putin's Russia was kicked out of the G7 for good cause--invading Ukraine--and long after it should have happened for turning Russia into a dictatorship. Putin is still invading Ukraine and is no less a dictator today.
Abandoning principles & the rule of law in the face of impunity is absurd appeasement. If a murderer goes to jail and shows no remorse, do you say he should be released because jail doesn't work?
The fallacy of free world engagement with dictatorships is one reason Putin stayed in power for 20 years, and also why he feels confident in attacking Europe & the US. Why not?
For sanctions to be effective as a deterrent, the target must know they won't be lifted until conditions are met. Putin's cronies are convinced Putin is still the only chance at relief, and Western weakness & unearned concessions are proving them correct.
Macron meeting Putin without any conditions or changes in behavior is pure appeasement. Wanting "peace in Ukraine" is a sick joke when Putin could end hostilities in an instant. Russia OUT of Ukraine is all that matters, not another fake ceasefire.
Macron wants to reward Putin's favorite trick: causing a crisis and then offering to help resolve it. It's mafia extortion and he'll keep doing it as long as it keeps working.
