The fun part is, that Russia could have gone on with this indefinitely. Demanding this or that, getting a seat on the table for this or that, getting some favorable business deals for this and that, etc. etc.
But Putin blew it. Nobody wants to do business with Russia, nobody wants Putin at the table, nobody wants to make a deal, nobody cares what Russia demands anymore. Russia is considered weaker than ever. All Russia could do, is nuke the planet and lose anyway. That's like a school bully who is too weak to even touch you, unable to do anything at all, except for jumping off a cliff and taking you with him. That may be enough to be a psychopath, but not enough to be a bully.
Russia already lost so much, and they don't even know it yet. In their own arrogance, they don't see what's coming. All that's left for Russia is India and China, but THEY are the bullies now, because Russia has not choice.
Such a shame, such a rich culture all gone down the drain.
