The Economist March 18th issue, pp. 4 9ff, presents data supporting the conclusion that Russia is doing ok, maintaining itself above water while fighting Ukraine. Helped largely by Turkey and China, it is surviving the harsh economic sanctions imposed by the Western block. Who would have predicted that it would do as well.
Nevertheless, it is losing its youth and its citizenry through the continuance of the war. Importantly, it has been humbled that it must, once a powerful nation, tackle Ukrainian forces--Ukraine--once its satellite.
Russia will have to confront the question of its very posture and status among nations. Especially, will it again rise to the heights it once was during the Cold War with the West? I think even its closest friends and allies must admit, Russia has been tumbled from its position of prominence as leader of the communist nations just after WWII; and importantly, may not have the wherewithal to recapture its lofty prominence.
My opinion.
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