Russia under Putin has learned well from the West.It has learned...

Russia under Putin has learned well from the West.
It has learned that you can kick arse for what ever reason,
whether it be justified in some circles or not. That can be left to
individual beliefs, as diverse as they are. It has learned that
you can get away with kicking arse and not be brought to
''justice''. It has seen the West continually brush aside
any protests against it''s actions and get away with it.
It is saying to the West, we''ll do what you do and if you
don''t like it, tough shit.