Interesting article. Just based on what I’ve read, it looks like Putin is getting most of what he wants without paying too dear a price. That’s just a first take, though, based on what little time I’ve spent following the situation. I could well be wrong.
Putin had all of the Ukraine in his pocket. Now he is forced to settle for the welfare leeches of drunkards, criminally insane and homos.
Only the takers will vote to join Russia, if it comes to that.