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He's dreamy. Ever seen him ride a bear with no shirt on, half-nude? Folks, don't get much better than that. putin-wink

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[–] WaterBowlSlime@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

That picture of him was in my high school textbook. Wonder who decided on that

[–] Zymi@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Putin was portrayed as a hot, silly and harmless super villain until he started being a pain towards Western interests.

I think Putin is a piece of shit but the shift in media presentation is fascinating and telling.

[–] Redcuban1959@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Putin was portrayed as a hot, silly and harmless super villain until he started being a pain towards Western interests.

He used to be seen somewhat as an ally of the USA against Islamic Terrorism

[–] SimulatedLiberalism@hexbear.net 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

He was the first head of state to call GW Bush when 9/11 happened and offered support from Russia’s end. So keen to be friends with the US lol.

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