Developing Putin power grab...
I'm afraid what's left of "democratic" Russia might be disappearing right before our eyes. It's strange to see living history being made, but this time it is that of evil regaining strength. The Russian Bear was not slain, just wounded. The only question is once she is reawakened, will she try to reclaim her cubs?
There never really was a Democratic Russia...
What? I thought Putin was only interested in being a good Christian? /sarcasm
,,, I don't think so. The Russian economy is doing better than ever and any gains will probably be split between advancing living conditions, maintaining military power and a level of co-operation with like minded States. The breakaway States will possibly align themselves with Poland and western europe. Taking them back would be another Afghanistan for Russia.