While I agree Russia had huge problems things are improving
No, economically, militarily and in terms of population Russia is in terminal decline. Just a matter of when - especially since the only real market that had left - gas/oil - is dying due to the discovery/exploitation of shale.
A biased, but knowledgable blog on Russian politics and industry.
Streetwise Professor
The west is supporting the wrong side in Syria.
There's a right side? And do we have to support either?