Agnia Grigas : Vladimir Putin has made effective use of his ` ` compatriot '' policy . It allows him to gain influence in areas where ethnic Russians and Russian speakers live . She says Crimea is a place where Russia can claim it was created for ` ` compatriots '' Grigas : Other nations in Russia 's neighborhood should pay attention .
Agnia Grigas : Vladimir Putin has made effective use of his `` compatriot '' policy . It enables Russia to gain territory in areas where ethnic Russians and Russian speakers live . She says Crimea is a place where Russia can claim it was acting for `` compatriots '' Grigas : Other nations in Russia 's neighborhood should pay attention .