Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
How should the West deal with Vladimir Putin?
Position2 of 4

The West should actively isolate Putin

This position holds that the West should actively isolate Vladimir Putin. It argues he has shown time and again that he cannot be trusted, so engagement is futile, and that diplomatic and economic isolation is the only sound response to his conduct.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted
    Any engagement with him will only create more opportunities for him to manipulate and undermine Western countries and their interests.