Footage of Vladimir Putin raises speculation of whereabouts

The events in the Kremlin are being explained this way: A big concert on the anniversary of Crimea’s annexation.. 

Meanwhile, the Kremlin is getting angry at REUTERS reporting calling asking where Vladimir Putin is. One comment said it wasn’t funny anymore to be asked so many times.

The next public appearance is set for Monday. Although Russian state TV already said on Friday what happened on Monday, I suppose time is going to be on someone’s side here.

The wild rumors .. the facts. 

In propaganda wars, there are no facts. Always remember that. The victors of war and battle simply write the history book..

Footage of Vladimir Putin raises speculation of whereabouts

FRIDAY THE 13TH IN RUSSIA: Putin, Said to Be ‘Perfectly Healthy,’ Is Also Nowhere to Be Seen

There are rumors online that Vladimir Putin is either sick, or even  dead!

The NYT says,

The last confirmed public sighting was at a meeting with Prime Minister Matteo Renzi of Italy on March 5 — although the Kremlin would have citizens think otherwise.
Given that the Kremlin borrows all manner of items from the Soviet playbook these days, there appeared to be an attempt to doctor the president’s timetable to show that all was well.

The KREMLIN is busy doing damage control..

The mystery deepens: Where’s VLAD the IMPALER…

FRIDAY THE 13TH IN RUSSIA: Putin, Said to Be ‘Perfectly Healthy,’ Is Also Nowhere to Be Seen

George W. Bush has been known to paint himself in bath tubs. But now the former President painted Pootie Poot, and other world leaders.. Those paintings have been revealed to the world..

So will it calm down Putin and others hellbent on creating world war 3? Will it …bring peace on earth?

Or will DUBYA just go back to his old painting schtick: Tub painting..

Rub a Dubya Dub, is that Pootie Poot’s soul in your tub?

U.S. Moves Six Fighter Jets to Baltics, More Airmen to Poland

The U.S. military is increasing its presence in Poland and the Baltics in response to the crisis in Ukraine, officials said Wednesday….

So much for not ratcheting up tensions, I guess…

Russia firing off ICBMs.. The United States reestablishing its Cold War footing.

Secretary of Defense Hagel also said supplying additional arms to Ukraine would be a joint NATO or presidential decision.

But another bit of Russia related news making big news is the news business itself. The LA TIMES reports it this way:

An American journalist said she was quitting a Russian-backed TV station in an on-air protest Wednesday, telling viewers “I cannot be part of a network funded by the Russian government, that whitewashes the actions of [President Vladimir] Putin.”

Her name is Liz Wahl. I’d imagine she is taking extra precautions since her decision and her video quitting has gone beyond viral ..

No word from RT on the Wahl decision. I am sure Vlad the Impaler will get over it.

U.S. Moves Six Fighter Jets to Baltics, More Airmen to Poland

How to create awkward photos, 101: Put Pope Francis and Vlad the Impaler Putin front of the same camera.

Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin were confronted by a topless protester..
Not sure about Angela, but Vlad the Impaler surely was amused.. I’m sure KGB style research is being conducted to get a phone number as I type..

Vlad the impaler Putin now equipped with zombie gun

Great. Just what he needs.

Vlad the impaler Putin now equipped with zombie gun