“Believing” or “trusting” Vladimir Putin and not crediting everything said against him by Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John Kerry are two entirely different things.
I don't trust Obama at all when it comes to Russia. Tough talk is cheap and it disguises what has really been going on with Russia. The Manchurian candidate is transforming this country.
President Obama: "On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved but its important for him to give me space."
President Medvedev: "Yeah, I understand. I understand your message about space. Space for you "
President Obama: "This is my last election. After my election I have more flexibility."
President Medvedev: "I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir, and I stand with you."