Russia and all non-usa allies have been the winner.
China etc have seen the strategies used in sanctions. They know how to limit their impact now.
It's also brought Russia/China/Iran/North Korea and wider Brics together.
It's been a disaster for the west. The measure of success was Russia weakened and ideally Putin weakened or gone. And instead Russia have shrugged off the sanctions, and Putin is much stronger.
And the Russian military has gained real battle tested knowledge.
A disaster for the west, aside from their weapons companies/Ukrainian investments. And any NATO spend increases.
China etc have seen the strategies used in sanctions. They know how to limit their impact now.
It's also brought Russia/China/Iran/North Korea and wider Brics together.
It's been a disaster for the west. The measure of success was Russia weakened and ideally Putin weakened or gone. And instead Russia have shrugged off the sanctions, and Putin is much stronger.
And the Russian military has gained real battle tested knowledge.
A disaster for the west, aside from their weapons companies/Ukrainian investments. And any NATO spend increases.