https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2012/09/01/the-russian-boot/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:09:25 -0400<![CDATA[As Dirty Harry might put it, with all the excitement you might have missed this proclamation from the Russians: &#8220;The head of Russia&#8217;s army said Tuesday that Moscow had no intention to end its military presence in Syria despite the escalating violence and threat of President Bashar al-Assad&#8217;s fall.&#8221;]]>Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:04:40 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2012/09/01/the-russian-boot-n187654