John Mackintosh wrote:

There is a direct correlation between the price of oil and the agressiveness of Vladimir Putin

2008 oil bubble, Putin invades Georgia

Then the Great Recession as banks fail, etc.

2014 oil high priced after recession, Putin grabs Crimea

This year-oil price recovers from pandemic recession, Vladimir wants Ukraine.

Electric cars, cheaper oil=Putin stays  put.

Interesting...bring on the incentives for Electric Cars