Expanding NATO in the 90's was a mistake. Refusing to lease the Crimea to the Russians in the future was the last straw. Putin snapped and did what any great leader would do.
We my friend are the ones who went off half cocked. You put it all so well and in a nutshell, it bears repeating.
Yes, all this will isolate Russia further. And the really asinine thing is, Russia despite its past, is a natural ally candidate for the West. Were talking Caucasian people. Were talking many Christians in the populace. Were talking about whether the West or Asia provides more of a threat. Were also talking about the Islamic threat, something the West and Russia also have in common.
Ha ha...always with the Russian comedy! You a funny guy Pootie lickspittle!