I read both articles and both articles refer to a direct threat...

I read both articles and both articles refer to a direct threat from Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan to Putin in relation to the Winter Olympics, now I have no idea what others may think, but I imagine Putin was not impressed and the words Pre-Emptive Strike would have crossed his mind.


Putin Orders Massive Strike Against Saudi Arabia If West Attacks Syria

Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan who warned that if Russia did not accept the defeat of Syria, Saudi Arabia would unleash Chechen terrorists under their control to cause mass death and chaos during the Winter Olympics scheduled to be held 7-23 February 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Russian President, Saudi Spy Chief Discussed Syria, Egypt

Bandar told Putin

As an example, I can give you a guarantee to protect the Winter Olympics in the city of Sochi on the Black Sea next year. The Chechen groups that threaten the security of the games are controlled by us.