Patton admired Rommel, and they were enemies. How is that nuts? Sheesh....Grow up!
Did Churchill "admire" Hitler? Did Eisenhower "admire" Mao?
I have no idea what you mean when you say you "admire" his leadership. Words have meanings. Here is the definition of admire:
"to have a feeling of great respect for someone or something"
"to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval."
I have no admiration for this KGB agent who has no respect for liberty, freedom, individual rights, and national sovereignty.