The Russians have a lot more to lose in this situation than we do. The Russian Mediterranean fleet is based out of Sevastopol, hence their movements into the Cr

The Russians have a lot more to lose in this situation than we do. The Russian Mediterranean fleet is based out of Sevastopol, hence their movements into the Crimean Peninsula. While I sympathize with the people of the Ukraine Obama wasn't smart to bet our credibility in a situation where the Russians could not back down.