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In reply to the discussion: Russia admits targeting non-Isis groups in Syria as airstrikes continue [View all]BlueEye
(449 posts)5. Do they have much to lose?
I read an interesting conspiracy theory today suggesting that Putin is willfully trying to destabilize the Middle East in order to drive up global oil prices, which would benefit the Russian economy greatly.
Sounds insane, although it might happen anyway.
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bananas
Oct 2015
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and I predict this poster will be going there once again, in youthful spirit nt
geek tragedy
Oct 2015
#32
"Russia says all opponents of Assad are terrorists" as so do many DUers. Coincidence!
uhnope
Oct 2015
#4
Turkey uses ISIS as an excuse to target Kurds in Iraq. USA seems OK with that.
Cheese Sandwich
Oct 2015
#6
I appreciate Russia's candor. One thing for certain, the West's great 'democracy' crusade of
Purveyor
Oct 2015
#11
What exactly is Russia's track record with defeating widespread Islamic insurgencies abroad?
NuclearDem
Oct 2015
#17
How Obama can one-up Putin in the Syria crisis: Support an independent Kurdistan
oberliner
Oct 2015
#28