Putin and his clique might be corrupt apparatchics but they are as commie as former Iranian president is a Jew
Yes, but you don't seem to have a realistic grasp of late-USSR communism. That is what they all were, corrupt apparatchiks. This is why there is a continuity from USSR to Putin. Same cards, different game.
I came across a lengthy article about Sino-Russian relations, by the way. Tell me what you think:
Indeed, Russia’s control in Far East is challenged and it is effectively losing control in Central Asia to China with the US actively assisting the red dragon.
And I repeat that Russia will never side with China FOR REAL. There might be some decorative alliances and treaties but the reality is there are no common interests to pursue.
BTW, corrupt aparatchic isn’t = commie. If you want to look at aparatchics you only have to look at DC.
Communism = government owned businesses and one party rule supported by a massive class o freeloaders.
Russia is still moving away from it since late 1980s while US is moving in opposite direction.
There is practically no welfare and socialized healthcare in Russia, there are practically more freedom of speech considering lack of political correctness etc, and the majority of businesses are private owned.
The lack of welfare state and no commitment from the government to create such is the first sign that they are less commie than Washington DC.
People who has to earn for a living with hard work and initiative (and actually benefits from it!) won’t ever make a commie support base.