Waitasecond -

https://english.nv.ua/nation/europe-should-prepare-for-a-large-scale-russian-attack-german-defense-chief-says-50409492.html

Can Russia afford to defend its western front in Ukraine AND try to attack the US through Iran via Israel? What’s going to happen with the US when China cranks things up in Taiwan?

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/12/politics/china-russia-support-weapons-manufacturing/index.html

These are the forces in play here from where I sit. Where in this world these plays are happening is irrelevant, because it’s the good ol’ free capitalist vs commies game still happening because economics and distraction from troubles at home.