If all else fails Russia nukes the sand. If you are going to use a nuke - an arid land full of Muslims is a no brainier for Putin. It would send a message to NATO and the EU about eastern expansion to boot.
“If all else fails Russia nukes the sand. If you are going to use a nuke - an arid land full of Muslims is a no brainier for Putin. It would send a message to NATO and the EU about eastern expansion to boot.”
I agree with you. I also wonder how much of the military Tayyip can afford to send out of country when the country itself is restive.