For me, everything is clear. Europe and America are accustomed to considering themselves the leading countries that can very easily manipulate all other countries. But the pressure on Russia did not begin even in 2014; hatred for Russians is born deep in history. But as the Russians say: "everything that does not kill us makes us stronger" Therefore, the Russian government, feeling another negative influence, as well as a dictatorship from the West, has always understood that it is necessary to prepare for the fact that sooner or later, this abscess of hatred will breakthrough. And as an example of today's events, the Russians were right.
They are ready for all sanctions, as they probably worked out all the situations that could happen in the future. But all other countries, mistakenly taking on the role of head of the world, did not take any action, always thinking that power and strength would always be theirs. But now everyone understands that this Russia is not so weak, for which it was taken earlier.
Putin and his entourage have always stated that they are not afraid of US and European sanctions. Russia is doing the same now, although after a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this time the imposed sanctions became very tough. However, many, even in Russia itself, admit that Putin clearly did not expect such a one-sidedness of the world community and such harsh sanctions this time. Only a few weeks have passed and we already see that the sanctions are working and Russia is becoming a pariah country very quickly. Given that Russia is suffering a military defeat in Ukraine, it is very likely that the above proverb will work this time as well, and the current sanctions will still kill Russia as a state. This will be seen by the end of this year.