The Return of the Russian Empire

It is a stupid question because it will not happen; A better question is what realistic paths to expansion will Russia take over the next few decades:
A union with Belarus? Further cementing their influence on Central Asia? Trying to keep Ukraine out of the EU? Developing Crimea?
 
More pertinent is why they would want to expand in the first place. It's like asking why America doesnt conquer Canada. We could and it would make life interesting, but we have no need or reason too. Russias historical reason for expanding has always been to gain access to warm ports and and the global economy. Mission long since accomplished. The only reason Crimea was a thing was out of fear of losing one of said ports.
 
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It won't happen. :optimistic: It'd be nice if they'd at least take some action to restore the Aral Sea and finish cleaning up their germ warfare island. :optimistic:
 
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