The truth is that Russia has advanced since the 90’s, while Ukraine has stagnated.
“Russia has advanced since the 90’s”
In what ? Internet censorship ? Prices of oil & gas advanced, that’s it. So they can afford better make up now, after half of the money is stolen, there’s still something left for average Ivan. Olympics “cost” them $50 billion, I wonder how much a bridge to Crimea is going to “cost” ? 15 ? 20 ?