Putin? not a Communist. he is a Believer (or wants Russians to think he is). he is an opportunist. like .. Tony Soprano.
And it is a big question is it good or bad in that neughborhood which is not particularly welcome to girl scouts and hippies.
Putin is first, last, and always KGB. Do not under estimate the nature of the beast. Perhaps you need to refresh your memory
Well said. He’s a gangster statesman. He’s a second generation secret policeman with the rank of Colonel and over 17 years of service.