I believe Vladimir Putin sees Donald Trump, as President, no differently than he sees other oligarchs that he has use for in Russian politics. Donald Trump is a political icon in Russia. That is a fact. Trump is viewed favorably by the Russian people. There may exist a loyalty between Trump and Putin as well
It is my opinion Trump is well over the line with Putin. Russia is not an ally and it is inappropriate to treat Vladimir Putin as a friend when Trump can’t do the same for leaders of NATO.
What is going on with the Chinese oligarchs after the Kushner family meeting waving American visas around?