For all you people out there who regard yourselves as smart thinkers and that are of the perception that you calculate the 2nd order effects of events. If you support Putin (in any way) you better check yourself. 
https://m.primal.net/Hbej.jpg 

 If you don't believe people found it compelling to listen to Hitler in 1939 (also outside of Germany)you are fooling yourself. Apply Bitcoin/critical thinking to Putin please