And why would the US have any interest in humiliating Russia?
Russia has brought itself into this position by antagonizing everyone around them, after democracy was introduced in Russia everyone was happy to work with Russia, there were talks about them joining NATO and what not, then Putin became a de facto dictator.
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For once I agree with you partly.
Europe should rely less on the US since they might not be a trustworthy partner in the future.