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Russia is looking to protect its interests which is primarily Assad remaining in Syria. They are well aware that the USA are looking to turn this in to a full direct conflict and will make every effort to not engage that is why they did not respond to the Turkish incident with its military plane being shot down.

It is clear as day now that no one will be leaving the middle east until this is played over fully. Both sides are looking to retain their influence in the region. The only question is will it become a full horror war show or drag on for years. I would argue that if this plays out for years we will witness a gradual collapse of the USA economically. The USA needs this to be done soon and so it may be fomented in to a quick full on war big time.

Russia will not engage in that way as they are aware of the games being played here and the relevance to the question on money and economics inherent in all of this play.

It is clear that China would support Russia if this turns red hot.

Whatever happens the outcome will be the same. China will continue to ascend with Russia as a key support economically and USA economy continue to decline from peak. Further costs engaged in middle east are going to further erode the US$ place globally. Will continue to see further US treasuries being sold down. If the US buys all of these treasury bills it will further erode the US$ until it is regarded heaps.

JFI