Calling the Syrian conflict a "terrible mess", U.S. Congressman Ralph Abraham says Russian airstrikes appear to be part of a new alliance forming in the Middle East.
Russian aircraft targeted several sites that U.S. officials say were areas occupied by moderate rebel forces. Troops that have been supported by the work of the American Central Intelligence Agency. Soviet officials had earlier stated they were launching strikes that included ISIS targets.
"You've got Syria, Russia, and Iran forming a coalition to try to start funding a Middle East war, so to speak," said Abraham. "I'm afraid its going to get worse because of a lack of leadership."
Abraham feels Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to show little respect toward the U.S. He says the recent meeting between Putin and President Obama was an example of the tepid approach by the Soviet leader.
