Russian commies persecuted Christians
So what? Putin is not a commie. He’s a patriot. He wants his country to be great, and not under the blundering domination of a power on the other side of the world. In short, he wants the same thing for his country that we want for ours. If Russia were to enter into a defense pact with Canada, how would you like it?
Also unlike the commies, Putin is a practicing Christian believer who actively supports the Orthodox church.