They had their own agenda for being there. The situation in Russia at the time was a good deal more complicated than your simplistic world view can deal with. So don't be too impressed.
You're thinking like your cross-eyed f****it president - "If you ain't with us, you're agin' us!"...
My world is coloured in shades of grey, not black and white. I don't support you, *nor* do I defend so-called "Islamo-facists" either.
As for your respect, that's the last thing I want. You're deludung yourself badly if you think that's something I'd value.