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Originally Posted by Boblobla
According to CNN "U.S. and six other Western nations vote to kick Russia out of G8 in response to annexation of Crimea, White House says." Not sure if this actually means anything...
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Well this early it doesn't mean a whole lot, but it could down the road. Being left out of world discourse and decisions will affect them in time, especially economically. Not to mention I think Putin may just start to hate it on a personal level. He's a prideful man that wants Russia to be seen as not just relevant but important. Not being allowed to the table will weaken that image somewhat.
Of course, I wonder if they'd still participate in the G20 and such. That might minimize the impact.