Originally posted by wulfie
Well, rest assured that if Russia requires any assistance from the U.S.A. in such a situation they will get it. It doesn't make the news very much (because 'good news' doesn't sell copy, according to some 'experts') but Russia has been a great ally to the U.S.A. over the past year (and before that as well).
Especially during that decades long cold war. Sorry, did I say cold war? I ment cool war

(tm). Thanks for backing cuba and north vietam ex USSR!
Let me rephrase that - in a global sense, anyone has the 'right' to do whatever they feel necessary.
wulfie, please take some time and collect your thoughts.
As a personal favour to me. Can you explain what 'right' you are talking about. And trust me when I went looking for the definition I had no idea the word had so many meanings,
right Pronunciation Key (rt)
adj. right·er, right·est
Conforming with or conformable to justice, law, or morality: do the right thing and confess.
In accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct: the right answer.
Fitting, proper, or appropriate: It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye.
Most favorable, desirable, or convenient: the right time to act.
In or into a satisfactory state or condition: put things right.
In good mental or physical health or order.
Intended to be worn or positioned facing outward or toward an observer: the right side of the dress; made sure that the right side of the fabric was visible.
Of, belonging to, located on, or being the side of the body to the south when the subject is facing east.
Of, relating to, directed toward, or located on the right side.
Located on the right side of a person facing downstream: the right bank of a river.
often Right Of or belonging to the political or intellectual right.
Mathematics.
Formed by or in reference to a line or plane that is perpendicular to another line or plane.
Having the axis perpendicular to the base: right cone.
Having a right angle: a right triangle.
Straight; uncurved; direct: a right line.
Archaic. Not spurious; genuine.
n.
That which is just, morally good, legal, proper, or fitting.
The direction or position on the right side.
The right side.
The right hand.
A turn in the direction of the right hand or side.
often Right
The people and groups who advocate the adoption of conservative or reactionary measures, especially in government and politics. Also called right wing.
The opinion of those advocating such measures.
Sports. A blow delivered by a boxer's right hand.
Baseball. Right field.
Something that is due to a person or governmental body by law, tradition, or nature.
Something, especially humane treatment, claimed to be due to animals by moral principle.
A just or legal claim or title.
A stockholder's privilege of buying additional stock in a corporation at a special price, usually at par or at a price below the current market value.
The negotiable certificate on which this privilege is indicated.
A privilege of subscribing for a particular stock or bond. Often used in the plural.
adv.
Toward or on the right.
In a straight line; directly: went right to school.
In the proper or desired manner; well: The jacket doesn't fit right.
Exactly; just: The accident happened right over there.
Immediately: called me right after dinner.
Completely; quite: The icy wind blew right through me.
According to law, morality, or justice.
Accurately; correctly: answered the question right.
Chiefly Southern U.S. Considerably; very: They have a right nice place.
Used as an intensive: kept right on going.
Used in titles: The Right Reverend Jane Smith.