At this point Russia can really do as they please because the incentives are not there.
Diplomacy? Russia has the upper hand now.
Economic? Same.
Militarily? Same.
Whether you consider Russia conducting a defensive or aggressor operation in Ukraine doesn't matter. They have the upper hand right now and in these situations that can only change when there is an incentive to change course. There is no leadership change major enough in western countries to change course so far. No economic positive boom for western countries so far, and diplomatic ties are strengthening for Russia with India and China.
At this point Russia can really do as they please because the incentives are not there.
Diplomacy? Russia has the upper hand now. Economic? Same. Militarily? Same.
Whether you consider Russia conducting a defensive or aggressor operation in Ukraine doesn't matter. They have the upper hand right now and in these situations that can only change when there is an incentive to change course. There is no leadership change major enough in western countries to change course so far. No economic positive boom for western countries so far, and diplomatic ties are strengthening for Russia with India and China.