He backs Iran because it’s our enemy. We need to punish both.
“” “” He backs Iran because it’s our enemy.”” “”
That’s simplistic take.
Every act of Putinist aggression — be it in Ukraine or the Middle East is ultimately about sticking it to America. Avenging the fall of his beloved Soviet Union.
And with his “Mission Accomplished” in Syria - Putin takes a page from the failed “Neocon-Bush/McCain” playbook all his supporters on this board like to mock.