How President Putin is getting what he wants in Syria

Could it be a middle finger at Russia really when Russian parts and companies are involved in the plane? Ukrainian and Russian defense firms are not totally independent of each other

How will antonov fulfill the contract without Russia? The aircraft was designed with help from Russian companies and a Russian plant actually helps manufacture airframes too

Posting this just to test if my comments will EVER get approved

Absolutely irresponsible of Turkey to shoot down the jet. Yes Nato is going to publicly stand by Turkey but the reckless act is going to divide Nato, sabbrerattling allowed but real live fire has to be under real threat. Also, he who lives in a glass house does not throw stones. The Kurds love the Russians and Putin…