On: Tell HN: If You Are in Russia

[newaccount74]

What's the alternative to sanctions? Diplomatic attempts to convince Russia not to attack the Ukraine have failed.

Sending troops to Ukraine to stop the invasion would quickly escalate the war and hurt a lot more people than economic sanctions.

[jopsen → newaccount74]

Do nothing, but then we'll eventually be at war with Russia.

It's prefer Russia to be poor if we have to fight them.

Yes, there is no better alternative than sanctions.