Huh, interesting. A recent US leader exhibited similar behavior
The difference being that the US has enough checks and balances to minimise the damage of a single incompetent. Meanwhile a deranged strongman just kneecapped Russian development for the next 20 years.
The US had just barely enough checks and balances, yes. I don't like our odds at surviving the next similar test
It strengthens Putin’s hand for us to consider him an unchallenged madman. If looking for Putin’s arterial fortitude, watch Patrushev.