[A. Pole]

"It is obvious that American defeat in Iraq is not in Russia’s interests. Such defeat will unleash a new huge wave of Islamic radicalism which can overwhelm not only the Middle East but the Caucasus and other Russian regions as well."

[ex-snook]

Thanks for ping.

Sure Putin is for our taking the casualties as would be China. Weaken America more is what is in their interests. I am sure Iran also wants us to kill their enemies.

There is only one way forward. Iraq has to stand up. But before they stand up, they have to wake up. Nothing wakes them up faster than to set a deadline e.g. Constitution, voting, government just add 'we're out of there date'. No WMD, no Saddam our mission is accomplished.

[Semargl]

I think that it is absolute nonsense. Russia should not help USA.
This dangerous country make the problems for Russia in the Russian sphere of influence. Iraq is a problem of the USA.
The World Policeman began to fight for oil there, and it is not Russia problem.
The Western Europe has actually refused to help them, would be folly to not follow to W.E. example.
May be they will understand that the strength impose the responsibility.