[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

And the American public doesn't have the stomach for another war, right now.

All the more reason for the US to use methods sufficient to stop the Russians and not requiring additional troops. One thing is certain, Russia will NOT be allowed to expand its presence to the Mediterranean. A Russian Mediterranean would be considered a threat to the existence of the US, and responded to in the appropriate manner.

[Truth29]

Russian Mediterranean Naval Build-Up Challenges NATO Sixth Fleet Domination - Defense Update News Analysis.
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[E. Cartman]

All the more reason for the US to use methods sufficient to stop the Russians and not requiring additional troops. One thing is certain, Russia will NOT be allowed to expand its presence to the Mediterranean. A Russian Mediterranean would be considered a threat to the existence of the US, and responded to in the appropriate manner.

While I would normally agree with you, Russia now flush with petro-dollars [rubles?]is now in a very good position to challenge a United States strapped for cash because of our enlightened "free trade" policies.