Putin Is Making Hay

Victor Davis Hanson asks:  "Why do weak nations like Russia provoke stronger ones like the United States?"

I haven't read the article yet, but, as a renown classicist, I am certain that VDH is familiar with Alexander the Great's strategic wisdom.

"I'd rather fight 100 lions led by sheep than 100 sheep led by a lion."

Obama/Kerry/Clinton/Power/Rice, etc...

Putin is making hay while the sun shines.