The fact that they are right about the ineptitude of Obama indicates zero about freedom of the press within Russia.
When you are capable of grasping the notion that proof of freedom of the press in Russia would be a relentless criticism of Putin, then perhaps we will be able to talk like adults. Until then, it is like trying to reason with a 3 year old.
OH COME ON! Why would they criticize Putin?
He's probably a bigger than life hero over there, presiding over economic recovery, being a tough guy in foreign affairs. I don't even see your buttboy-presstitute state-run brethren criticizing their comrade Putin.
Besides, by comparison, O'Bomber just makes Putin look like a million bucks, a reasonable moral adult in every way imaginable.