Good post. I'm surprised at the number of trolls that have infested FR who appear to cheer "The Misadventures Of Putin."
But, you're right. Putin has a "Soviet Union" mindset in a 21st century age. It's like me when I work out with weights like I did 20 years ago, viz. I don't get very far.
Sadly though, he still has the ability to inflict a tremendous amount of suffering and destruction. I guess his personal bodyguards are loyal to him. For now.
“Hitler is anti-communist. Hitler is invading other countries to liberate them from communism. Concentration camps are Fake News to drum up support for the NeoCons.”
-Putin loving Freepers, 1940