Iraqi forces advance in Mosul, strike IS inside Syria

Why aren't there any "investigative" journalists in the MSM that ask these obvious questions?

Would an example question be 'What all is Russia trying to get for its own benefit by continuing to be active military participants in this slaughter'?

I echo, however, your 'what a mess'. There are no good guys fighting here; at best, some might not be as bad as others.

BBush, You have repeatedly asked these questions here on JT for years now. Has it advanced anything?