How much did wars in Afghanistan and Iraq cost? War in Afghanistan was only important for posturing. This is also the reason why when US decided to leave, it di

How much did wars in Afghanistan and Iraq cost? War in Afghanistan was only important for posturing. This is also the reason why when US decided to leave, it did not look back. Putin of course inferred that it is signal of weakness when it was not. Putin also inferred that Europe trying to keep good relations and keep doing business is signal of weakness. He stepped into trap created by his own delusion.