Yes, he thinks he is.
He is more likely to gather lightening bolts. (or big blasts)
Very astute. Anyone who studies history would know why he has done what he has done and where he is headed. I believe that he, Russia and Iran are headed for Jerusalem right after Syria is destroyed. That is unless they turn on themselves before then.
In other words, the partnership of three empires, joining together will eventually eat themselves in the attempt to attack Israel. They have never really coexisted and will destroy each other when it becomes expedient.