Suggest that -
In Syria the Russians are vulnerable to a really pissed off Turkey. They are in a better position to lean on the Turks from Armenia.
This whole foreign intervention thing is expensive, and Russia is feeling the pinch of low oil/gas prices.
Ukraine next?
Russians still can not find “Ukrainian separatists” under masked Putin’s thugs.
Ukrainian speaking citizens of Siberia’s Gulags are getting ready to break away from Russia.
Deeeeveloping!
Losing a commanding position on the European natural gas market is even more expensive. The Saudis want to build a pipeline through Syria and into Europe.
Plus, ice-free port on the Med.
I'm no Putinista, but it seemed to me that all the Russians were doing was wasting the murderous crazies that we wouldn't, and pissing off Erdogan- which I understand. They weren't messing with the Israelis or doing anything seriously sketchy that I'm aware of.
Yes, I was thinking that, also. They may be putting themselves in a better position for an anticipated fight with Turkey.
most correct post of the day.
finance minister said they could do it all out for a year, then they’re broke.