If I’m not mistaken, it was about securing Syrian territory for a Saudi natural gas pipeline to Turkey. It would be an alternative energy source for Europe in lieu of Russian natural gas. Follow the money......
I agree with you. Russia is securing her energy monopoly and no better time than now.
I read that also.
A pipeline through Turkey would reduce Russia’s influence over European affairs, and Russia threatening to turn off the natural gas spigot to Europe wouldn’t carry as much weight as a geopolitical power projection tactic.
I generally don’t have a problem with us trying to help reduce Russia strategic power, but I do have a problem with our political leaders deciding to fund/supply jihadists in Syria as a way to accomplish the goal.
The two John’s (McCain and Kerry) need to be expelled from positions of power in our govt ASAP.