Sorry. Too much rationalization. Crimea (like the Luhansk/Donetsk regions) was clearly marked and recognized by the world as something other than Russian.
The Russians re-drew the borders because they can. Because the west won't resist this behavior it is "real-politik" to acknowledge this reality but most definitely not acknowledging any associated legitimacy.
The invasion and annexation of Crimea remains illegitimate and the sanctions reflect both that prevailing view by the rest of the world for that illegitimate act along with the penalty assessed.
Accept and accommodate and it shall be eventually forgotten.
Is this what you recommend?
Swiss? Maybe you mean the Swedes?
The Russians re-drew the borders because they can. Because the west won't resist this behavior it is "real-politik" to acknowledge this reality but most definitely not acknowledging any associated legitimacy.
The invasion and annexation of Crimea remains illegitimate and the sanctions reflect both that prevailing view by the rest of the world for that illegitimate act along with the penalty assessed.
Accept and accommodate and it shall be eventually forgotten.
Is this what you recommend?
Swiss? Maybe you mean the Swedes?
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