Analysis: what will Obama get back from Russia after ditching missile defence?

UK Times "By trading the loyalty of Poland and the Czech Republic to satisfy Russia’s security concerns, the United States is signalling that it no longer contests Moscow’s right to assert its interests in Eastern Europe."...."For Mr Putin, the lesson of today’s decision is clear. Intransigence pays dividends because the US and the European Union lack the patience or determination to face Moscow down." More: "Obama's missile defense betrayal even riles Liberals" A surrender must be bad if even liberals don't like it.