Bit of a hit piece seems like. The only statements they can dig up to support the claim of 'racism' are pretty milquetoast, especially for Russia. Nothing a 'moderate' Republican wouldn't give a nod.
The article actually goes incredibly soft on him in terms of his nationalism and racism. He was kicked out of a popular resistance party for being too nationalist and then founded a whole political party who's goal was to turn Russia into an ethno-state.
The fact that anyone is bothering to smear the currently imprisoned "Guiness world record holder for most poisoned underpants" must mean Pootles isn't feeling too big and shirtless after his hot dog salesman came a-knocking mob handed.