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Russia Observer, Russian Federation, S-400 air defence systems, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United States
(First published at https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2017/10/16/why-sell-s400-other-sides-allies.html)
Moscow is selling S-400 air defence systems to Turkey and Saudi Arabia. In the first case, a down payment has apparently been made while in the second the intention has been announced. This immediately presents the question of why Moscow would agree to sell one of its crown jewel weapons systems to countries which are not only not solid allies but are, in fact, American allies.
The “Atlanticist View” answer to the question would run something like this: Putin’s “hold on power” is trembling, the Russian economy is in trouble, Russia is running out of money and because it has only two exports, weapons and energy, it is desperate to sell either to anyone. And, right on cue, from the usual people, we had this a couple of weeks ago:
Putin’s hold on Russia may be more fragile than it appears. One reason…
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I agree! I, too, see this as just the opposite sign: the US is losing control of its hegemonic empire. And the Saudis are simply turning away from the dying west, and instead, aligning themselves with the quickly expanding and growing east.
This empire’s days are numbered, my friend! To coin an old testament line, “The writing is on the wall!”
Yup, if you wanted to guess at the rationale behind these arms deals, I think Patrick’s explanation is as close to the truth as you can get.
And I hope you are right, that “The writing is on the wall.” I’m not sure that it is, but I’m definitely hopeful.
Same here! There is nothing I want more!
For instance,
https://www.activistpost.com/2017/10/russia-triples-gold-reserves-preparation-full-scale-economic-war-united-states.html
Also, there is this:
https://off-guardian.org/2017/10/22/john-brennans-police-state-usa/
Highly illuminating – for those with eyes to see. Many thanks Norman.