I must admit, I like Putin even more after reading this. I just don’t think he is the monster most of his detractors make him out to be.
From Russia with Love! Putin makes a surprise visit to American Sochi base wearing a TEAM USA Valentine’s Day pin
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2559500/Guess-dropped-USA-House-Vladimir-Putin.html
Well, national presidents are usually hanging around to encourage their teams. As far as Obamao is absent someone has to fill the space.