Newt Gingrich : Russia politicians reacted with surprise to the views of Gingrich . and I appreciate very much the frank dialogue He says Putin is understandable as a former KGB agent and Russian nationalist . Politicians in both parties have mistakenly seen Putin as someone whom they can trust , he says . Gingrich : Stalin is a strong Russian leader , maybe the strongest Russian boss since Putin .
Newt Gingrich : Russia politicians reacted with surprise to the views of Gingrich . He says Putin is understandable as a former KGB agent and Russian nationalist . Politicians in both parties have mistakenly seen Putin as someone whom they can trust , he says . Gingrich : Stalin is a strong Russian leader , maybe the strongest Russian boss since Putin .