[cymbeline]

“I respect him for his patriotism to the country of his birth.”

I’d judge him based on the quality of life Russia’s citizens have.

And also the actions his government is taking toward the Russians.

I don’t know much about Russia or Putin.

I learn bits and pieces as I take in the news.

[JoSixChip]

I learn bits and pieces as I take in the news.

Go to youtube, there on many videos on life in Russia. It's not that different then our own. Then look-up the Russian structure of government, it's not that different from our own.