Russia is acting like it’s the old days complete with the arming to the teeth of Soviet Mid-Eastern client states, ==
With one important difference which you conviniently overlooked. Russia SELLS not give for free. And she sells for US dollars. It is capitalism in action.
The Kremlin's repulsive actions are similar to a Russian Mafia bully, blackmailing & shaking down those they believe are cornered & unable to defend themselves.
Those being blackmailed need to unify and counter the bully.