[Copenjin]

The fact that it's a fragile kleptocracy basically reduce to 0 any possibility of a normal future. Puppet state at best, if someone is willing to take them. I expect they already planned what to do with the returning soldiers, not that they will like it or accept gracefully what's in store for them.

[spiritplumber]

China will buy Siberia. No shots fired.

[Copenjin]

I would not be surprised.

[IAmBroom]

Or simply take it over. No shots fired.