The Russians have learned from Afghanistan, I’m sure they will engage from a distance and decisively.
You mean Chechnya....
Putin sees a lot of upside to establishing a strong Middle East presence. Imagine the pressure he'll be able to put on Europe with energy supplies if he is working closely with Iran, once they have been freed of sanctions.
It's almost like the US has given them the rope on which to hang us.
they have watched our efforts in Afk/Iraq with great interest, and have adjusted accordingly. Russian Naval Infantry don’t mess around, and I imagine they will prove adept at scalp-hunting when it comes down to it.