I can’t help but think that there will be no good outcome to the crisis in Ukraine. That said, I think that when we look at the bigger question, we have to ask ourselves what we would like if we want to stop Putin.
Putin will not allow the former Soviet block countries on its borders to determine their own future and he is willing to use force to enforce his will. That makes the entire region a ticking time-bomb.
Of all of the various possible outcomes, I would like one that would make Russia think twice about invading its neighbour who decides they’d like to develop more ties with the “West”.