Thanks for the posts.
Do I read it correctly that Putin used Hitlery/Podesta, et al and then tossed her/them under the bus?
Putin wants stability and strength and to form alliances against the Muslims. He prefers a strong Trump to traitorous sell outs Hillary, et al.
(If she were president, Hillary would be on her way to becoming the wealthiest woman on earth).
The Russians despise people that sell out their own countries.
Putin's main reason for being in the Middle East is to ultimately grab control of it. That along with his mission to take back Russia's former Soviet states. The Russians are terrific chess players, thinking many moves ahead of their opponents. Most Americans, unfortunately, have a difficult time with simple checkers.