[DoughtyOne]

I wonder.

I’m not convinced Russia wants to be there long term.

[Trumpinator]

I have no idea.

[silverleaf]

With bases on the Med and agreements to help develop the gas fields of Cyprus? Probably a good plan to have permanent access to a location key to making sure of Black Sea access

Especially with US facilities in turkey , southern NATO flank, and US ties to Israel

Look at the region like a chessboard
Russians play great chess
Obama plays putt putt golf