The US trades with China, yet threatens to defend Taiwan if China invades. I can think of countless other examples. But when Russia tries to survive and compete economically, she is questioned.
But when Russia tries to survive and compete economically, she is questioned. Don't get me wrong I hope Russia takes Iraq to the cleaners. Iraq will not exist as it does now within one year, bet on it.
I hope someday that Russia and her people become prosperous and the cultural leaders they once were.