I agree with the first half, but I'm under the impression that streamlining Russian energy imports means that the USA's ability to exert soft power is weakened, which is a smallllll step toward unraveling of the US-led world order.
IMO, every day that Russia continues to function is a signal that there is blood in the water: that other countries can once again pursue aggression.
IMO, every day that Russia continues to function is a signal that there is blood in the water: that other countries can once again pursue aggression.