Exactly. He's been weak on ISIS intentionally so that his Russian comrades have an excuse to move in and ultimately take control of the region. This in addition to their simultaneous attempt at retaking Eastern Europe. Both Putin and Obama want a return of the Soviet Union, or something similar to it.
I believe he intends to poke the bear to elicit an attack...
He is causing harm to the USA in any way he can. the Russians are NOT the problem...
His goal is the Caliphate