Yes, he comes across almost as a shy little boy (Putin). Meanwhile, he's a very clever snake who was part of the diabolical KGB and FSB. And it's not just about him being suspect in the murder of journalists and others who've opposed him, it's many other things, including his (and Russia in general's) long history of arming and supporting America's enemies. They are in Syria largely as part of a complex scheme to grab control of the Middle East. This in addition to their ongoing attempts to retake their former Soviet states in Eastern Europe. Plus their closer than ever ties with the ChiComs, who of which they've been conducting joint war games with since 2005, in preparation for war with US and our NATO allies.
Sorry. I meant that Trump was polite. Putin is a sociopath.
My apologies, FRiend.