Quote Originally Posted by Merrimack
Putin is an abusive criminal who in his time no doubt has helped his country kill thousands of people in and outside Russia. He deserves what he gets as much as you think others do.
Quote Originally Posted by Butterfly
The EU needs a real leader, a real president, someone like Putin. Maybe Russia could join the EU instead and elect Putin as the supreme leader.
Which opinion appears more sane? - with decent knowledge of history.

I am worried. I hear voices from europe (in this forum too) from people who would like europe to turn to Russia for their 'salvation' from evil America (or Anglosphere). They say US is a bully boy, savage dictatorship - and Russia is the Great White Knight. Yes I am worried - about this disconnection to reality these people have.