That is a suspicion I have as well, but I don’t believe this administration has catered to the Russians at all.
They hold the cards on that bitch and we know it.
They have not deliberately catered to the Russians, quite the opposite. Obama, rather than being a serious statesman, and consistent with his grotesque narcissism, takes all politics very personally, and feels the need to look like a tough guy against the promoted image of Putin. Unfortunately, Putin is pragmatic and devious enough to happily play along and let O continue his work of destroying the USA without getting in the way. Vlad is happy to embarrass O when it suits his needs (Putin’s), but is also perfectly willing to adhere to the old adage about letting your enemy dig his own whole. The problem is, the hole O is digging is taking down the entire nation.