Reducing an enemy's capability does not change his intent or motivation and cannot be regarded as a strategy. Putin wished the 'Residents' of Ukraine well during mayday celebrations. Indicating their status from the Russian perspective is the same it has been for the last 200 years. A frozen conflict is not stable because the border is too long. The USA is going to have to be more imaginative if a stable peace is going to be established. The Americans and the Germans caused this mess and they are the last people to listen to. I wonder if the Turks and the Chinese may be able to nudge things in a constructive direction. Ignoring Russia's security concerns will fail.