Enh. That can change. We need a Plan B. Russia needs to make the US sweat. Arabs are better for that, because they have oil. But on the other hand, they’re nuts, and that’s bad for business. So the lack of chuminess between Israel and Russia, while a present fact, might not be a future one. Russia and Turkey have been rivals since Peter the Great. Since we’re no longer chummy with Turkey, Russia is a natural alternative. But personally, I would prefer India as a best buddy.
I fully agree on India, we could really benefit.
As broke as Greece is and with all their islands and shoreline, seems like Russia could write checks that would be gladly received and get a base going there.