Is there hope of a peaceful end to the Ukraine - Russian Crisis? - New Cold War 2/WW3

Daily Mail: Reports " The world holds its breath: Kremlin says there's 'not a lot of room for optimism' after US ambassador hand-delivers letter dismissing Putin's security demands and British troops teach Ukrainians how to use NLAW anti-tank weapons  "

Lets Get Real:

It is a matter of waiting, Putin will want to look like he made some effort to read the answers from POTUS and NATO, but then what will he do?  The level of Russian troops at the Ukraine border is increasing, the tensions are getting worse, the UK stated yesterday that it would send troops to Eastern Europe to defend NATO members.  If the military experts are right the Kremlin is waiting for the ground on the Ukraine and Russian border to go HARD, thus the ability of tanks to move, say that is two weeks, the West has the time to increase the pressure on Putin, make him rethink the idea and call off the invasion, on the other hand, if Putin does invade he will be a war criminal, the Ukraine is a democracy and moving Westwards, the Eastern European Countries in NATO and the EU will want military support in case Putin fancies his chances with the Baltic States and Poland. Thus a few more weeks before WAR.

Russian Gas pipeline under THREAT of SANCTION - New Cold War 2/WW3

BBC News: Reports " Germany and the US have warned they could target a key Russian gas pipeline if the country invades Ukraine.  "

Lets Get Real:

Thus another stick to poke the Russian Bear, the pipeline would bring in millions in to Russia of Western currency.  President Putin has boxed himself in, he has been VERY FIRM with his demands, can he save face now by accepting the secondary ideas from the West, such as a new INF Treaty and agreements on military games for both sides.  It has been reported that Putin is waiting for the ground to be firm before invading the Ukraine, that time should give him second thoughts, is the pain to himself and Russia worth it, what will the people think if he does not invade, will he look weak, interesting few weeks ahead.  The question is how lucky is Biden?  Will his economic threats do the trick.  The Biden impression might decide if Putin takes the risk, does he think that Biden does not have the spine for a tough war, the question is do the Russian people.  The Kremlin has hid the number of Russian deaths in East Ukraine, that is why it has been reported that the Russian Army has already dug pits for the burial of any Soldiers killed in a attack, as to avoid the body bags coming home.