Vladimir Putin is a bit of a predictable president. If it looks like he is going to act, then he is preparing to do just that. He might be going back to Syria with crosshairs on Iran. I would be surprised if this is about NATO.
What is Belarus and Hungry up to?
I am not impressed. I still think it is about Syria, Iran, and the Middle East. It would be imprudent to over react.
If this were about NATO Russia would be weakening his front with Syria and Iran further. Iran has been an ally to
Russia. Russia has destroyed the Syrian rebels before. I think there is still a Russian port in Syria. Putin has been making accolades about the Black Sea and movements there. It points to the Middle East. Turkey would have a clearer understanding than anyone else.
Netanyahu and Trump are openly aggressive about the Iranian nuclear program.
Talking about a ceasefire with Ukraine allows relief to Russia’s military to focus elsewhere.
Erdogan has been coming down on citizens about his control. That is because he is nervous about the region.
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