Why does Putin practice brinkmanship?

There is always this hot and cold relationship with Putin. He would live to destroy NATO. But, at least in the past he needed NATO’s military equipment suppliers. 

When Putin was a member of the H8, life was good. But, please realize the military prowess those Russian assembled tanks had in countries like Syria. 

It is very difficult to call communists friends. This is why. President Obama helped Russia’s use of Free World manufacturers. At least it was the beginning of ending Russia’s predatory habits on the Free Workd. 

2013 was the last G8 Summit with Russia. Putin invaded Crimea in 2014. Putin needs Trump’s friendship and it is not for the reasons of peace. 

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