Russia is a big country, with a small economy.
Methinks that Trump pulled one over on Putin. Putin is now stuck with supporting a regime and country with huge needs that Russia cannot meet. Russia is also overextended in other parts of the world, including Venezuela and Cuba and even countries in Asia. It’s impossible for Russia’s economy to support its people and all the other Russian intrusions around the world. It’s poor economy is going to become even poorer, and its huge military spending makes that even more difficult. In essence, Russia is a country in shambles, but Putin is still living in the glory days of the old USSR, at the expense of ‘his’ people.
Excellent points.