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Last years if Obama the tension between Russia and US was building and building over Syria and other issues. There was a lot of talk of an event happen that could lead to a real war of Super powers.

Trump takes office and tensions between Russia and the United States subsidies..there is almost none.

Why didn't Russia posture or move on Ukraine then. Putin had 4 years where he could have likely done so with no threat of military intervention from the US.

Instead he waits until dems, who are itching for conflict with Russia are back in power.

He decides to make this play at a time he know there will be massive internal resistance particularly from the US.

Why?

Something seems really fishy about this and the timing.

Any guesses? Thoughs?

I know a few of you are intelligent enough to give thoughtful well thought out answers and I would be interested in hearing from you.