it's offensive. but in russia under putin it could be something to just not draw attention to the fact that he could believe something completely different. they might be in a situation where they do something considered normal just so that the kgb or someone won't have undue suspicion that they lean toward the west. i am an american but i won't salute our stupid ass leaders. but if i hung a banner outside saying that trump & everyone else should be arrested i'd get harrassed for sure. so i just do what i want without drawing a lot of attention. don't forget that on v e day iris dressed as arussian soldier. they have a certain amount of patriatism for their country at least on the surface. they just happen to live somewhere else. as far as i'm concerned they are entertainers.