Again, this does not prove that Vladimir Putin is some kind of genius about international affairs. It certainly does not wipe away the violence perpetrated by his government in places like Ukraine and Syria.
This is a non sequitur. In fact, his actions in Ukraine and Syria show that he understands very, very well how international politics works.
This is a non sequitur. In fact, his actions in Ukraine and Syria show that he understands very, very well how international politics works.
It's just that Vox's unspoken assumption is that Nazis and Wahhabis are the good guys when they're being backed by the U.S.