[PGR88]

Well we’re in their backyard, why wouldn’t they do the same?

Mostly because they don't/didn't have the economic power, military organization or political will to do so.

But I think that's changing and Russia will definitely try to make exactly that point.

[packagingguy]

Higher oil and gas prices=a wealthier Russia.

Whatever could have happened one year ago to cause the large increase in the price of petroleum prices? /sarc