Obviously, Putin has been under serious criticism for the aid he has rendered to Syria's Assad -- one of Israel's enemies. But unlike President Obama, he is doing what leaders serious about world power do: He is seeking to extend his (and by extension, his country's) influence.
President Obama's indifference toward Israel and personal antipathy toward Prime Minister Netanyahu are well-known. What's unfortunate is that they're interfering with what should be one of his primary responsibilities: Making sure American interests and values are protected and promoted around the world.