Quote Originally Posted by longway
Russian problems in Afghanistan were caused by the USA
The Russian problems in Afghanistan were caused by the US equipped Mujahadeen, who kicked Russia's ass there for about 10 years. The point is that it was an indigenous force that did it, not the US, and ISIS could well give them a run for their money.

Quote Originally Posted by longway
Russia wants the war to end, the US has no reason to help end it, the longer it drags on the better for them.
Which war? Apparantly ISIS can wait while Russia protects it's gas-man in Syria, so who is draging what out.