Gary Leupp is Professor of History at Tufts University, and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Religion  from STRATEGIC-CULTURE.ORG
It seems so strange, twenty-seven years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, to be living through a new Cold War with (as it happens, capitalist) Russia. The Russian president is attacked by the U.S. political class and media as they never attacked Soviet leaders; he is personally vilified as a corrupt, venal dictator, who arrests or assassinates political opponents and dissident journalists, and is hell-bent on the restoration of the USSR.
(The latter claim rests largely on Vladimir Putin’s comment that the dissolution of the Soviet Union was a “catastrophe” and “tragedy” — which in many respects it was. The press chooses to ignore his comment that “Anyone who does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart, while anyone who wants to restore it has no brain.” It conflicts with the simple talking-point that Putin misses the imperial Russia of the tsars if not the commissars and, burning with resentment over the west’s triumph in the Cold War, plans to exact revenge through wars of aggression and territorial expansion.)
The U.S. media following its State Department script depicts Russia as an expansionist power. That it can do so, so successfully, such that even rather progressive people—such as those appalled by Trump’s victory who feel inclined to blame it on an external force—believe it, is testimony to the lingering power and utility of the Cold War mindset.
The military brass keep reminding us: We are up against an existential threat! One wants to say that this — obviously — makes no sense! Russia is twice the size of the U.S. with half its population. Its foreign bases can be counted on two hands. The U.S. has 800 or so bases abroad.

Hmm... I wonder how these countries feel, how would America feel if they were being surrounded by Russia, China, etc???
"US tanks and warships are crawling all over the old Soviet army bases in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Farther south, US warships are parked in the Mediterranean Sea and American fighter jets are flying over Turkey, Syria and Iraq. Over 12 hundred US soldiers are stationed in and around Baghdad. Plus, CIA operatives and other military forces are controlling drone strikes farther south in Yemen. If that wasn’t enough, Navy ships are currently in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf, on both sides of Saudi Arabia. 
Just to the east, US forces are still setting up shop in Afghanistan, and they’re increasing their presence in Pakistan. Both of those countries share borders with Iran and China, two countries who aren’t on the best of terms with the US. Speaking of China, just this week, the Pentagon announced rebel Islamic forces creating unrest in Myanmar, formerly known Burma. Even farther to the east, the US just finished conducting War Games in the East China Sea with Japan and South Korea. Right now, they’re ALSO training Filipino Armed Forces in the SOUTH China Sea.
When you connect the dots, the US military is currently established in literally almost every other country, surrounding the southern borders of Russia and China.
And oh, by the way, another 3,000 US troops are in West Africa, building quarantine zones and health centers in the fight against Ebola. 

Published on Oct 21, 2016 on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnqx6PYLqoQ
Of all the internal problems the Presidential candidates could solve - Clinton harps on about "Russian aggression." Going into Russophobic overdrive in recent days - it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see whose side the zio-media are on."
COMMENTS below the video: 
- Frosthaven:"The fact that I, an American born and raised, believe this man's words more than those spoken by my own countrymen, proves that our government has failed."1129 likes
- Pasha Pasovski:"When I listen to Putin talk about US, it sounds like a good Dr. is explaining condition of a retarded child to a concerned person...gentle analysis!" 1896 likes
- SkyRanger999:"I like how Hillary blames all her problems on Russia. How can a sane person vote for this selfish and vicious b*tch?" 286 Likes
- Jeffrey Huber:"Mr.Trump said one crucial thing that I think a lot of people missed in the debate last night,he said,why can't Russia & the united states work together?" 1,106 likes
- BlackRoseKn1ght":Putin, be aware most US citizens do not hate you. In fact we respect you heavily. Remember that when u come rolling into our country or nuke it." 266 likes
- Donna Clayman:"BlackRoseKn1ght -- it would be helpful if Putin only bombed Washington DC and leave the people alone to rebuild the nation."
- David Giles:"War only benefits the central banks and the corporations that make military goods. Since the US economy is crashing they use war to make money at our loss. War benefits the greedy, the ones that don't do the fighting."
- Jamie White:"How is it I like Putin better than my own president? That speaks volumes about our current administration." 252 likes
- FreeSpirit:"At least Trump is willing to speak with Russia, unlike Hillary ! US politicians are so dishonest! They lie for a living." 465 Likes
- kpzcbttp:"This is one cool dude, just love him. He makes Obama look like a stuttering 12 year old." 168 Likes
- lightningxx:"Putin, the silent majority of the American people won't fall for the media BS!" 274 Likes. 
​...to be continued

"Russian president Vladimir Putin. What explains Putin’s success? Two years ago, amid plummeting oil prices, a plummeting ruble, a contracting economy, the flight of investors and sanctions over Crimea, pundits were predicting Russia’s, and Putin’s, demise. Yet Putin’s popularity at home has soared — hovering well above 80 % according to the Associated Press’s and other reputable polls — despite the hardships caused by rising food prices and falling employment.

Western naysayers who dismiss his popularity as rooted in false values — his control over the press, his bare-chested publicity stunts or chauvinism stirred by his military muscle — misunderstand the great respect and moral authority he commands within Russia and neighboring countries.

Putin stands for everything craved by a country debased and diminished by 75 years of 'communism': A principled leader who protects his country from Western aggression, Western contempt and Western values. While we in the West see ourselves as paragons of enlightenment, the envy of the people who don’t enjoy Western-style liberal democracy, only one in 20 Russians wants to become more like us.

The overwhelming majority hews to Putin’s vision of Russian exceptionalism and puritanism. Unlike almost every other country in the world, Russians have rising birth rates and growing families; unlike almost every other country in the West, Russians are undergoing a religious Renaissance.

Putin, who is baptized, is arguably a greater defender of traditional Christian values than the Pope, who has been tolerant of divorce, abortion, gay marriage and the transformation of what was once an unabashedly Holy Christian Europe into a part-atheistic, part-Muslim continent.

Victory Day (Russian: День Победы) is a holiday that commemorates the capitulation of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union at the end of Second World War, known in the Soviet Union as the Great Patriotic War. It was first inaugurated in the 16 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the surrender document late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (after midnight, thus on 9 May Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin. Though the official inauguration occurred in 1945 the holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965 and only in certain Soviet republics. 
Two separate capitulation events took place at the time. First, the capitulation to the Allied nations in Reims was signed on 7 May 1945, effective 23:01 CET 8 May. This date is commonly referred to as the V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) in most western European countries. Joseph Stalin was displeased by this, believing that the German surrender should have been accepted only by the envoy of the USSR Supreme command and signed only in Berlin. Stalin insisted the Reims protocol be considered preliminary, with the main ceremony to be held in Berlin, where Marshal Zhukov was at the time, as the latter recounts in his memoirs:
“[Quoting Stalin:] Today, in Reims, Germans signed the preliminary act on an unconditional surrender. The main contribution, however, was done by Soviet people and not by the Allies, therefore the capitulation must be signed in front of the Supreme Command of all countries of the anti-Hitler coalition, and not only in front of the Supreme Command of Allied Forces. Moreover, I disagree that the surrender was not signed in Berlin, which was the center of Nazi aggression. We agreed with the Allies to consider the Reims protocol as preliminary." - from Wikipedia.

With the "Holy Fire," fireworks and solemn Masses, Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Easter on Sunday, commemorating the day followers believe that Jesus was resurrected more than 2,000 years ago. Roman Catholics and Protestants marked Easter in March, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Eastern Orthodox churches celebrated Easter this week, using the older Julian calendar.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attended an Easter midnight Mass in Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, head of the world's largest Orthodox Church, officiated at the service, attended by some 5,000.  Христос Воскрес! Воистину Воскрес!

Orthodox Christians across the world have begun to celebrate their most important religious holiday – Easter. A major sacred service has been held in one of Moscow‘s main cathedrals which was attended by thousands of visitors, including Russia’s president. Thousands of people have been queuing outside Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Savior, eager to attend the sacred service, RT’s Emily Siu reports.