If that’s the case, then it seems you will likely get your most fervent desire: A smashing Russian victory over a smaller and weaker neighbor. Who will be oppressed in typical Russian fashion.
But, bullies have to bully.
Still, the insurgency that will certainly arise will make Russia’s Afghanistan experience seem...well, tame.
Head’s up to the Baltic states: You’re next, as Lazrov has already alluded to. And you’ll cheer that one on, as well. I wonder why? Nazis again?
So sad.
Pick a fight with the bully, you’d better make sure you can handle it yourself - instead of looking over your shoulder to see if your big brothers NATO, the European Union and the US will back up your big mouth...