You have probably seen the odd, and often shirtless, photo-ops staged by Russian President Vladimir Putin. While most world leaders content themselves with appearing at sober state functions or occasional political rally, Putin’s official photocalls suggest a rich, Walter-Mitty-esque fantasy life. But even though we may think these photos are just Putin stroking his wild ego, there is actually a very rational political strategy behind them.
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HE WAS IN KGB FOR LIKE 10 YEARS
But Russians are really this courageous though
Putin actually has black belt in judo because of his KGB backround.
Vlad looks somewhat like a meerkat.
NOW THIS IS THE SIDE OF VOX I COME FOR.
How dare anyone who made that action figure out Putin in a Iron Man suit
Rocking the dad bod and them dictatorships af!
This voice is so annoying
Aww
Putin is the Gaston of Russia
There's 5 Putin's …little known fact in Russia.. Something the west wouldn't understand, no use explaining it..
Peace out
How these images are weird?
Well, I'm not moving to Russia anytime soon.
You dont really explain the shirtless photos you just explain the purpose of his photos in general so its kind of a clickbait cuz i didnt really get what i thought i would get in this video…
I think these are cool
Hey Vox everyone can see your jealousy 😝
Lots of Russians are very angry.
Bylat
Animals wants to get away from him
This guy fruity af