Putin taught Kim Jong, who taught MBS, who taught Modi. When one or two civilians lives are an acceptable compromise to retain a relationship with another country, you open up that route for all.

Edit: The triggered tankies from Hexbear just soothe my soul. Cry more.

If you need help explaining just how fascist the west is to an average person, point out how they keep aligning themselves with some of the most savage murderous regimes in human history. There isn't a single answer that doesn't make them look like a complete monster.

Google the name of your favorite politician shaking hands with one of saudi arabia rulers