During the events that unfolded in Georgia in 2008 and later in Ukraine in 2014, Russia has demonstrated great resolve in attaining geopolitical leverage by using brute force within manageable risks. Russian incursions into other countries have left the world in shock.
Beyond the West’s economic sanctions, which did play a significant part in crippling segments of the Russian economy, and a lot of coverage in the Western media, Moscow was not subjected to considerable punishment for Russia’s actions. There was no actual firm military answer from NATO. This has helped fuel the Kremlin’s confidence in its ability to carry out various forms of warfare abroad.
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