Originally Posted By: canvasback


Bill, exactly like the US, when Russia meddles in foreign countries' affairs, it can be presumed they are doing it to further their own interests, whatever those may be.


Our focus with "meddling", particularly during the Cold War, was what we felt to be the best interests of the US AND of the country in which the meddling was taking place. As in to keep them free of Communism. But meddling can be tricky. Getting rid of Qadhafi, for example, looked to be a good thing for the people of Libya. But in spite of Qadhafi's many faults, he did manage to hold the country together. Now it's basically a failed state. And that is certainly not in the best interests of the US.