Russia is still a gangster nation, but it is becoming Christian and nationalistic.
There is really no telling what good things might be possible if Presidents Trump and Putin were allowed to negotiate freely.
The neocons (like McCain & Rubio)and Dims have established an unholy alliance.
“Russia is still a gangster nation...”
Don’t knock our cooperation. We negotiated with the mafia to help us win Italy during WWII. The mob greased the skids for us and no doubt saved many lives.