I scanned this thread kinda fast.
my few cents.
Does anyone really believes that in Germany interests is punishing Putin?. And fight for independent Ukraine without outside interference (Russian in this case)?
Germany has much to lose in economical terms. The Crimea was swallowed by the Russians without any sanctions.
Freezing bank accounts is a joke. and the 12 obsolete F-16 fighters relocated to Poland is hilarious. (i know that they added couple more, big deal)
Do you believe that it is in France interest to stand on the side of righteousness? Of course not. France is just about to deliver 2 amphibious helicopter carriers that have only one role, the offensive role.
Worth tons of money and jobs for frenchies.
link : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mistral-class_amphibious_assault_ship
The fact is that US is in odds with Europe on the Ukrainian matter.. By the same token Obama is the most short sighted President concerning Foreign Affairs ever.
Regardless, all those mentioned countries by me care about their interests. not Polish not Ukrainian.
So Putin has a Card Blanche in his sphere of influence.. Oh yes there is or will be outrage in newspapers, but that is just for smoke and screens.
While people keep dying in Ukraine I have for you this photo for desert.
Look and think.

Merkel and Putin are enjoying football game in Rio.