There’s the real prospect of lives being lost and the destruction, as well.It wouldn't surprise me if this is exactly what is happening. Global commerce must not be impaired.
War is all about driving a devils bargain.
If you think of the imagery that has come from the Chechen Wars, and this month from Ukraine, Putin is taking a Hulagu Khan / Sherman / LeMay approach to war.
That’s why Macron’s head is in his hands.