> either will end up with a major political change in Russia or with a new cold war. Agree for the former, but not with the latter. Though scientific and milit

> either will end up with a major political change in Russia or with a new cold war. Agree for the former, but not with the latter. Though scientific and military advancements by Russia were possible during the cold war, in its current state and with the new sanctions, I don't think Russia will be able to cope with the rest of the world. IMHO it's more like there will be either a regime change or a new North Korea.