Putin is the president of Russia. He is a prominent figure regardless of what Bush or anyone else says about him. What was he supposed to do say Putin is really a KGB killer? 
The rise of Russia would be a good thing. Helps deflect some of the superpower hate elsewhere and also keeps China in check. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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