Vasily is absolutely fascinating because he's portrayed as dense, cowardly, indecisive and irresponsible, but... I don't really see him as a villain. He's weak and flawed, but there's lots of potential for growth here, under right circumstances.
Being a ML is out of the question of course, but a friend / ally / ex who doesn't mind coming to your help from time to time? Ah, one can dream.