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Opinion: Sanctions won’t deter Putin

This conflict is on the other side of the globe. Let it be solved there.

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President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in the Oval Office.

President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Washington. Some in Finland would like that country to join NATO.

Patrick Semansky, Associated Press

The Allies had draconian sanctions against Germany. These did not slow Hitler at all. Since Putin has decided war is his option, sanctions will not deter Russia, either. It’s on the other side of the globe. Let it be solved there.

John Hasson

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