Animals playing with Putin

By Globaltimes.cn - VCG, Published: 2018-03-19 13:40:12

Russian President Vladimir Putin caresses a Persian leopard cub during his visit of the Persian Leopard Breeding and Rehabilitation Centre located in the National Park of the Black Sea Resort of Sochi.Photo: VCG

Editor's Note:

Photos of Russian President Vladimir Putin interacting with animals go viral on the internet. The soft expression in Putin’s eyes when he is with animals drew lots of attention.

Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott (left) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin (right) hold a koala before the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane, Australia, according to this November 15, 2014, handout photo by G20 Australia.Photo: VCG

Russian President Vladimir Putin kisses a Turkmen shepherd dog, locally known as Alabai, given to him by the Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a meeting in Sochi, on October 11, 2017.Photo: VCG

Russia's President Vladimir Putin gives his Akita dog Yume treats.Photo: VCG