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[quote=Anonymous]Russia doesn't have good strategy.  It can easily find itself overextended, between Kazakhstan and central asian republics, Mali and other outposts, saber rattling threats to put troops in Cuba and Venezuela and everything else they are trying to do and threatening to do.  Annexation of Belarus would also be a clear announcement of intent that would mean likely annexation of other CSTO alliance members, which might not go over well in those countries despite being allies.

With regard to internal politics, Russians were favorable toward the annexation of Crimea but have been considerably less favorable toward annexation of Donbas.  The Russian people are unprepared for such a war.  Only 40% of Russians think a full on war with Ukraine will happen.  Most think it is unlikely and 15% think it is unthinkable.  Putin has been unable to sell an argument of Ukraine as a threat to Russia and so has pivoted to selling lies that NATO is the aggressor, some Russians see right through it.

Beyond the cost, economic logistics and risk of overextending itself, risk of sanctions and banking shutdowns, putting eggs in the bitcoin basket is a mistake at this point - bitcoin is breaking down in several countries.  But even more dangerously, bitcoin is entirely dependent on the internet and extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks.[/quote]

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