I still sense Putin is playing the long game, as JMG suggested earlier...even including the current aggression. Granted, it's a dangerous and very bold move but I won't be surprised if Russia prevails in the end. Putin has outplayed the west at almost every turn for two decades as the caliber of leadership in the US and its allies has deteriorated. Still, Uncle Scam doesn't like having his color revolutions cancelled. Let's hope the JBTeam sticks with sound and fury and all that it signifies. The Pandemic? It's over, haven't you heard?
Jim W