Russia will not escape unscathed economically, politically.

Russia may get away for now with grabbing the Crimea, but it will not escape unscathed economically or politically.  (One can only hope the conflict will not escalate.)  An  administration official indicated that the U.S. was not weighing military action to counter Russia's advances, saying the Obama administration's efforts were focused on political, economic and diplomatic options. “Russian companies and banks with business in the West will suffer as a result of reckless Putin decision,” according to former U.S ambassador to Russia. In the short term, Putin may not care because he feels he can not let Russia see Ukraine move westward. , http://amzn.to/13Sp769   Available on all ebook formats, nook, ipad, Kobo, etc