A Putin joke is no laughing matter
Just in case there was any question about his tough-guy credentials, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that a Russian Orthodox priest should stop trying to kiss his hand by faking a punch during a recent visit to a monastery in northern Russia. (Video below)
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