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The problem is that rich gov kids would go to China or India then. Which is the fundamental problem of all these sanctions. Ultimately it's counter productive to push Russia into closer relationships with our rivals. And it hurts twice because it does so at some economic cost to the EU/US.

The path we're on is the worst for everyone involved.

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Rich people don’t want to go to China or India, and I think if you compare the offerings of the West versus these other two countries for just a moment, you’ll understand why.

Russia is a classic abuser, the only way out from a relationship like that is to walk away regardless of the personal cost.

>Rich people don’t want to go to China or India, and I think if you compare the offerings of the West versus these other two countries for just a moment, you’ll understand why

That's not really the point

>Russia is a classic abuser, the only way out from a relationship like that is to walk away regardless of the personal cost.

How exactly can the Ukraine walk away from Russia? Its impossible. So long as Russia has an army & a willingness to use it every country will have a relationship with them whether they like it or not.

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