Andrew Kuchins : In the 1990s , many speculated about the danger of a `` Weimar Russia '' scenario in which the humiliated superpower would re-emerge in more of a fascist form . Obama and allies have issued empty threats at Putin . Kuchins : Despite Russia 's annexation of Crimea , Obama 's responses are weak . He says since Putin has met no push back for Crimea , why would he stop there ? Kuchins : The U.S. is not going to get into a war with Russia over Ukraine.
Andrew Kuchins : Obama and allies have issued empty threats at Putin . Kuchins : Despite Russia 's annexation of Crimea , Obama 's responses are weak . He says since Putin has met no push back for Crimea , why would he stop there ? Kuchins : The U.S. is not going to get into a war with Russia over Ukraine.