You never really paid attention to what GDP means in school did you? Putin is not nearly as rich or powerful as the 2016 election has convinced everyone. His entire country still generates less than California+Nevada+Washington.
Did you actually comprehend what you wrote or just regurgitate it? Because you basically read me someone opining about nothing factual and then coming to a conclusion. Then you cite that conclusion as factual and start a propagation of fake or misleading news. This is literally how fake news is created and spread.
Its funny how you think economics will suddenly go out the window as companies race to see who can screw the consumer more. Red tape obsessed telecoms will only spur new competition in the age of 5G where we are no longer beholden to the precious utility lines. If they do what you say, watch how many AdHoc networks popup.