Russia set to restart development of an amphibious assault vehicle

All of the variants are expected to begin service by 2025, and will be required to operate in desert and arctic environments. The vehicle is expected to be much larger than BMP-2, BMP-3, and BTR-80 with a weight of ~30 tons, almost twice the weight of the NI's current vehicles.2/

— Rob Lee (@RALee85) January 10, 2020

My guess?

Most will think that this is a move to get ready for a move into the Pacific. I think otherwise.  My guess is they're gearing up their Naval Infantry/Marines for out of area operations in Africa/Middle East.

That Syrian naval base is gonna get a workout and all those moves in Africa are gonna need a bit more muscle than just their airborne forces can provide.

The US Army is going to regionally aligned forces?

I hope they're looking at moving a Stryker Brigade Combat Team or two in that direction.  The long range mobility along with the firepower will be needed in that region.  Oh and maybe the 101st has found an overseas home too.  Air Assault operations should be a given consider how big that place is.