Overall, it now seem like a US ally, Georgia,
will survive albeit in damaged condition.
Others in the “near abroad” are going to be
on the prod and even some eurowqeenies will be looking for where they left their testicles.

All Putin gets is a smidgin of cash flow from the pipeline, probably not enough to pacify
the kleptocrats. Some economic pressure will reduce his cash flow farther and increased friendly oil production is pure poison to him and some others as well.

Looks like we will come out of this one in pretty good shape for the long haul.

And in the hereafter, Mr putin will certainly
receive a proper reward. Spending eternity
with 72 Rosie O’Donnels.