It Seems Abstentions And Absences Are Not Enough.

http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/20220408/e30c0b524dfb41d5ab250e87bccc5f59/c.html

NATO require active external support from their allies. To help them return to being responsible members of the international community.

In the interim asking for payment upfront seems a reasonable compromise.

NATO get their false votes. But also the message that no-one actually supports them.

Meanwhile nations get compensated for debasing themselves.