[The] Kremlin seems to view aircraft carriers as an important contributor to national prestige. The Russian navy took great pains to get Kuznetsov into position to support operations in Syria, and despite the embarrassment associated with that, has now pushed the carrier into a major refit.
It really makes no sense for Russia to have aircraft carriers or even a blue water surface fleet.
But Putin seems to want the ship yet I fear that Russia will scrap the ship in the face of problems refitting it.
I say Russia should refit that glorious sailing tribute to Putin's manly bare chest and Holy Mother Russia! And then build a bigger one! Hell, build a bunch!
Just stop teasing us!
