[henkster]

Everyone in the middle east is lining up to cut a deal with Putin. Why?

Because they should.

[left that other site]

The USA had many chances to align themselves with the Kurds, but instead left them to twist in the wind.

[AU72]

I forsee a collision between Russia and Turkey that could rend NATO useless.

[nuconvert]

Interesting piece

[matt1234]

Before it’ over, the following ME countries will be in the Russian sphere: Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq (some or all), and Yemen. And the Palestinians (although not a country). Did I forget any?

[Dagnabitt]

If the Kurds align with Assad along with the Christians (aren't the Christians already/still with Assad?)- then we are basically left with the non-ISIS jihadists on the Obama team.

Yes we will be aligned or damned-near aligned with Al Qaeda.

[boycott]

Every nation should know by now that obama cannot be trusted.

[Psalm 144]

Putin needs to get the Kurds some AA assets.

[McGruff]

I heard that when Russia launched those cruise missiles into Syria they crossed over Kurd territory and were greeted with cheers. Probably just a coincidence.

[huldah1776]

I always go to the source and couldn’t read the end so I found another copy...

http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/view/syrias-kurds-are-contemplating-an-aleppo-alliance-with-assad-and-russia

One thing this would do after all ends and new borders created, if completed, is chop up Iraq.

[Cronos]

this makes sense. The Kurds get a stretch of land in northern Syria, separating Syria from Turkey