Differences in today‘s world can be resolved through peaceful talks. Sanctions or flexing of military muscles can only worsen the situation and could lead to conflicts. The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia to ruin its economy. What if Russia stops supplying gas to European cities?
Since nobody wants to see this become reality, NATO and the EU should let the Ukrainian people decide without hanging the proverbial carrot in front of them, whether they want to ally with Russia or the West.