“Maybe we should consider that Russia does not follow the (idiotic and sefl-defeating) paradigm of American military strategy which encourages the creation of safe havens from which to base further attacks.”

True, the Russians do not create safe havens. They create deserts, which they call peace.

“Ultimately, this is NOT our concern.”

Absolutely. Why should we be concerned about a quarrel in a far-away country between people of whom we know nothing?