He has made Russia strong. Very strong.
Payed off practically all the Russian debt. Lends a lot of money now on the world stage. Crushed the indelendent mafia that was stopping Russia from becoming a major world player. Stopped buying American Govt bonds.
Started to foster much closer co-operation with China
Stopped Russian gold miners from selling any of their gold overseas and brought in rules to buy the gold for rubbles. Got all the USD savings Russia had converted to gold and Euros . And the list goes on.
No wonder he has become the enemy of the west.
Yes, he is very worldly