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Quote by: Milton Bradley  What would motivate Russia to give materials to an entity they think might use it?
After all, they live right next door. |
(1) In the words ot Karpov, "Putin wants to contribute to instability in oil rich nations, so the oil prices remain high!"
Why you ask. Because the Russia economy is bouncing back solely on the back of oil. Russia has become, #1 or #2 oil producer in the world.
(2) Putin wants to be a world power again. Russia is a proud nation and losing the cold war was a disgrace in their eyes. Asserting themselves in this way helps make them a player.