Russian President Vladimir turned 70 on today amid his on-going and mounting speculation around the health of the longest-serving paramount leader of Russia since Josef Stalin.The Russian despot has dominated Russia for nearly 23 years since being handpicked by President Boris Yeltsin as his preferred successor in a surprise announcement on New Year's Eve 1999.Since then, Putin has been either President or Prime Minister of Russia. He has met with all manner of world leaders, and has carefully curated his image as a strongman.
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