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Russia: some/many/most think US has serious military problems now, and forget about this -- Russia is facing four major fronts: Ukraine; the EU; NATO/US; and, China. In a sense, Putin must be relieved that the US, and to some extent, China, are so focused on the Mideast, if not bogged down. There are reports now, China is taking advantage of the situation in the Far East, undercutting Russia's initiatives there.
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