Love me some Putin. This charade about "Russia meddling in the election" is laughable at best.I honestly believe the drop in oil price was a nother coordinated sanction, glad to see Russia doing better.

The privacy for his family reminds me of German Comedian Stefan Raab: He exploited and mocked anyone seen on TV, but enforced any law possible to keep his own live and family private. Personal stories can influence the public image much more than any real news.