Russia is a great country - let me rephrase this expression so that some users do not feel offended. Russia is a country with an enormous area and large deposits of minerals. This country cannot be blocked by sanctions.
You say that in corrupt European politicians Russia is to blame.
Is it fair to blame Europe and the US for the collapse of Russia's industry and corrupt politicians?
Russia is a big country - and every nation thinks of their benefits first
The other comes late. So we can not curse other for their good decisions. Russian stood upright during the crisis and see now all the countries are after them for oil and gas supply.