Putin is an authoritian, and a communist wannibee. End of story
Again, define communism and explain to all us ignorant masses how installing flat taxes, balanced budgets, low corporate taxes, cutting off taxes like the sales tax, installing Christian education, private property rights, trial by jury, control on abortion, cutting the size of government is Communist. And if so, please then explain to us why the Conservatives aren't communists by your own definition.
Until then you don't have a leg to stand on. End of story.