“Putin does not ‘have to’ defend Syria militarily according to their agreement...does he have something else in mind while everyone is focused on Syria?????”
Nope. For Putin this is leverage for when Syria counters against Israel. “Obama, want us to stop the war? Why don’t you NOT sell any more F15’s to the Saudis?”
...”For Putin this is leverage for when Syria counters against Israel”...
In part but with what plan in mind....If Syria strikes Israel...Israel will flatten Damascus....Then I think we’ll see Russia move toward Israel directly...that with Iran and Turkey along side.....
IF..and a big IF that happens...Russia will loose big time and those Putin brings with him...and it won’t be via any Military either.