Putin praises 'bright and talented' Donald Trump - CNNPolitics.com
I mean if this isn't a red flag...lets remember Putin has eliminated a lot of political foes one way or the other and has re placed them with political allies that are basically gangsters and strongmen (Chechnya). Has put in place reforms that have restricted civil liberties across the country. Russia is back in the business of repressing minorities as well.
And we all know about Ukraine, Crimeana and Syria.