Why should I want to converse with people I know are full of it? People who pretend to care about the US, yet continually pump up an enemy of hers like KGB Putin. You of course can if you want to, though.
Perhaps you are not keeping up with the news. The Soviet Union folded, and the Russian people are trying to implement Democracy and capitalism. That transition has been very difficult for them since they have lived at the hands of dictators for hundreds of years.
Putin is a moderate, and was instrumental in the fall of the Soviet Union. He is a rough and tumble man as evidenced by his history with the KGB. Recall that Herbert Bush was the head of the CIA, also not not known as being a "love and kisses" organization. I have ongoing conversations with recent Russian emigrants who view Putin in favorable light, given certain reservations regarding any Russian leader.
The photos you showed are related to celebrations of WWII heroes, living and dead. How do you come down on the idea of celebrating Southern Civil War heroes under the Confederate flag? I suspect Putin would lose favor quickly with the people of his nation if he failed to pay homage to the heroes of that terrible war. Russians are not fond of Stalin, but they do know his historical significance.
You need to let go of the old Cold War and try to give Russians a chance. I certainly would keep one eye open while dealing with them.
My Patriotism or loyalty to my Nation is not at question here. We are talking about moving carefully into a new chapter of this stupid planet.
That said, I think much more of Putin than that dipshit Obama.