The Russians may in part be behind that as well, as a means of destabilizing various regions of the world, making it easier, and "justifiable", for them to move in and take over. Putin's dream is to basically restore the evil empire that was the Soviet Union. And he, and they, don't care one wit of what it takes to achieve that end.
Yeah I agree, but what difference would 700 troops make then? Just don’t think Trump should defend the country that defamed him.