[jstarfish]

It certainly aligns with their interests-- this new development will absolutely divert western attention and resources from the defense of Ukraine.

Despite that, my money is on the Saudis stirring shit up again. Financing terrorists to fight against western interests is kinda their thing. Say what you will about Russia, but they clearly fight and die in their own battles.

If the US gets bogged down with a conflict in the Pacific, Ukraine and Israel are going to be in serious trouble...World War 3 will likely ensue.

[throwaway894345]

Hasn’t Russia been doing their damndest to prop up Assad in Syria? Didn’t they use paramilitary extensively, including in the first invasion of Ukraine? Seems like they don’t fight their own battles any more than anyone else afaict.