Why would you say that? Putin supports Chechens when it is “convenient” for him. Why wouldn’t he support ISIS if it is convenient? Because you believe him when he says so? LOL
He already told you why.
Read first.
No - because he understands that ISIS is a bigger threat to his nation than ours. Because he understands ISIS is the biggest threat to his closest allies and Russian influence/trade in the region.
I don’t have to believe anything he says - the truth is obvious. Do you think he wants to bring back the cold war (a war he can’t win financially) or make money and increase his stature?
Nobody likes ISIS - they are a threat to everyone - fellow Muslims most of all.
He doesn’t support the Chechens. He keeps a strong-man in power who promises to not have any terrorists heading north.