Originally Posted by
rothaer
No, by a short war. But not by Germany. With the help of the Russians it was taken and with the help of the Russians it will be given back. They will make it free, give it back and keep the rest and get international support for that. Of course only after a respective agreement between Russia and the NATO, so there is no risk for any wider conflict or nuclear engagement. In contrast, that agreement will satisfy all sides and secure peace. Russia will obligate itself to not help China in a possible conflict with the USA. That is much more important to the USA then messing with Russia because of Poland, Lithuania, Georgia or whatever other ex Soviet sphere state or non-state.