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Originally Posted by Osem
What could/would we do about it?
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We couldn't do anything but there would still be consequences.
First of all it would pretty much end any chance Russia has of convincing the Ukrainian citizens to seek closer ties with them and further destabilise the region on their border. It would do the same to the other Eastern European states they wish to join their Custom Union. Those countries will look at Russia with further distrust and a stronger desire to seek refuge to towards the West. Also, and I don't know this for sure, but domestic pressure on Putin will surely increase if he drags them into a war against a country which is not only democratic but poses no threat to them.
It just seems so stupid. However it's a worrying sign how far Russia may go. As I said before they need to be stood up to (diplomatically). When the citizens rejected the increasing Russian influence on their Government they start moving armed forces around to intimidate.