R C, my approach is realpolitik.

Deserving or not is irrelevant. It's about doing something to remove the perpetrator without assassination, which would undermine our position.

Counter to Biden's offramp; my suggestion had no reward for Putin other than remaining alive and perhaps with a yacht.

An agreement to exchange security for Putin for withdrawing from Ukraine is impossible now because (understandably) sentiments are so enraged.

Horrific and fascinating stuff.

Best, and thank you for following.