> But geography is still on their agenda since "buffer states" have always and will always be part of Russian military strategy. It was, back when countries us

> But geography is still on their agenda since "buffer states" have always and will always be part of Russian military strategy. It was, back when countries used to invade each other and there was no international law and order. And it seems Russia's main geopolitical goal is to return us to those days, or at least prepare themselves for when it comes. What a cynical way to approach things like Syria or Ukraine. Kill as many as possible, scorch the earth so the homeland isn't exposed in a theoretical future war.