Russia

[osumark]

What is Putin up to? I know he is loyal to Assad. He now wants to attack the IS, Can someone break this down for me?

 

[JimmyBob]

Don't pay attention to the "straw man"; pay attention to the end game.

 

[ThorOdinson13]

Do you think Assad is in bed with ISIS?

 

[osumark]

Do you think Assad is in bed with ISIS?

I've heard Putin really wants to attack the rebels who are against Assad, under that blanket of attacking IS

 

[windriverrange]

Putin will do just about anything to keep a client state a client state! I suspect his ROE is something like this; If it has a beard or burqa and is of military age (say 12 to 90) fire'em up.