The Russian annexation of Crimea in March 2014
Journal: United Service
Year: 2014

Russia's opportunistic annexation of Crimea in March 2014 in the face of the West's impotence has weakened the West globally and has strengthened Russia commensurately. Ukraine, in future, would be foolish to adopt an anti-Russian stance. There are significant actual and potential costs for Russia and the overall balance is still uncertain, but it is clear that the West has reaped what it sowed.