Putin is popular in his country, but it was definitely rigged. Which most everything in this world is rigged today. I think it's funny how former President Obama congratulated Putin for winning the rigged election in 2012. But, it was no big deal. President Trump does it, and it's the liberal media goes nuts. The fact is, there's really nothing we can do about Putin winning his rigged election. The U.S. is notorious for supporting groups of rebel factions that take over a country, and inevitably turn out to be anti- american. Lets face it, Putin is a fierce, intelligent ,and strong leader for his country. I'm not condoning him, his policies, or agenda. That's just what he is.