[dynachrome]

Putin saw a heck of an opening, IMHO. We are busy. No assets close by. Do we wish to start a war with Russia?

[claymax]

I don't think would be wise, but do we let them build back the former Soviet Union. Intelligence suggest this has been planned for awhile and with Israel positioning itself to attack Iran, I think Russia needed to jump first. I understand we are a war weary country at the moment, but that is no excuse to let “the Bear” get back to its former self. They must be stopped at all cost.