There is another game going on at the same time, Tim. Undermining the enemy at any and all possible crossroads via economic, social and cultural means. It is equally not perfect, but signaling Russian society that they are on a despicable side of history is one way of winning the war.

Particularly in dictatorships, the price of bread can topple the regime. Once the bottom starts walking, the top has no choice but to go along for the ride.

Right now, anti-war sentiment appears to be at about 40% in Russia, so we are not there yet but these numbers are hopeful for a public that is not well-informed. I hope this number increases with every step a Russian takes in all of his or her walks of life.