590. Who's ally is Russia Mr. Powell?

This article,Russia chides ally Syria over massacre of 108  states "Moscow's pro-Syria stance has been motivated in part by its strategic and defense ties, including weapons sales, with Damascus. Russia also rejects what it sees as a world order dominated by the U.S." I questioned Colin Powell's statement (see post #588) re Russia being our ally. I'm surprised the AP agrees with me. So, is OBlunder ever going to address this issue before it gets more out-of-hand than it already is (Syria, Iran, North Korea, Russia, China)? Four years of nothing in foreign policy, only socialist speeches. what benefit has America gained?