The Russians are building up their Med fleet. We have sent in several missile destroyers as well a a sub with missiles. Iran is building 3 major bases in Syria one near the Golan; also Iran has a massive troop build up in Iraq under Gen Soulimani. The US and Israel have an understanding of mutual aid; The Russians are with Iran trying to counter that initiative.
The Russian-Syrian war is heating up and both the US and Israel may be involved. Looks like a hot war could erupt at any time.
Let the record show it was the Russians who brokered the peace talks and it was the Afghan President who declined at the last minute to sit down with the Taliban and negotiate.
Cry more General Nicholson...
I seem to remember that we did our best to undermine the Soviets when they were in Afghanistan by arming the likes of Osama Bin Laden. I guess they are just returning the favor.