Russia and Putin losing prestige with other countries after the Ukraine invasion.

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/so-much-russia-gaining-prestige-and-influence

As the European Union considers further sanctions on Russia for its role in the standoff in Ukraine, Russia is broadly unpopular in many countries around the globe and increasingly disliked in Europe and the United States. President Vladimir Putin’s leadership also continues to inspire little confidence worldwide, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

The former Cold War power’s negative global image contradicts Russians’ expectations that Putin’s actions in Ukraine would improve their country’s international reputation.

It also contradicts the line from American conservatives who believe Putin is a great leader and strategic mastermind, positioning Russia as a global leader on the international stage. For all the Republicans inclined to draw hearts on their Putin photos, the Pew Research Center found Russia’s reputation deteriorating practically everywhere on the planet.