Putin is upset. He is upset because he wants NATO and the USA to cave to his demands that he be allowed to re-establish the equivalent of the old Soviet Empire. He fears that without foreign policy successes and with the decline in his economy due to his recklessness (and declining oil prices) he will finally be held accountable for his 17 years in power. He cannot leave office and not be prosecuted for his many crimes against the Russian people. He’s been able to play to Russian chauvinism card for some time, but that can only work if he pushes up against a feckless foe. He’s partnered with Iran, Assad, and recently has been trying to partner with the Taliban. He’s an opportunist and a gangster statesman.
Very true. And an enabler of the Iran nuclear program. On the good side, Russia is a has been state with a minute economy going nowhere. Demographics will destroy them.
I find nothing to disagree with in what you have written. He is no friend to the US, and like any communist thug will do whatever dirty deed he feels is needed.