Putin Pledges to Fight ISIS, But Continues to Stand With Assad
Pastor Dewey Moede
FROM ICEJ NEWS:
Pastor Dewey Note: Very dangerous situation with Putin and his troops in Syria as he continues to support Assad, a man who has killed thousands and thousands of his own people. This is far from peace, any illusion that Putin will be honest in his dealings is foolish. Now with his threats against Turkey it worsens the situation. The world really is at a standoff with Putin. At this point I do not see him backing down. Putin wants to rule Russia forever and the world.
Russia pledges support to West in fight against IS
French President Francois Hollande was in Moscow Thursday where his host, Russian President Vladimir Putin, assured him of Russia’s determination to form a united front against the Islamic State (IS) terror militia. The statements came shortly after Germany also committed to increase its military participation in the campaign, with the British Parliament expected to vote early next week to begin bombing IS targets in Syria in addition to Iraq. However, weak links in the anti-IS coalition include a reluctance by the Obama Administration to intensify airstrikes in the absence of a political strategy for post-war Syria and the rising tensions between Russia and Turkey following the downing of a Russian bomber by Turkish fighters earlier this week. Analysts have also cast doubt on the long-term prospects for cooperation between Russia and the West. Read More