Getty Images Donald Trump ... Nasty surprise: Vladimir Putin introduced Angela Merkel to his dog Koni in 2007 They also share a "strongman" style and macho attitudes which have shone through ...

In a striking display of dominance, Kim Jong-Un made Vladimir Putin appear ... added that Kim's actions placed Putin in an awkward position, undermining the macho image the Russian leader has ...

macho leader who defends Russia against the West, President Vladimir Putin now has a rather more mystical image in state media. With elections looming in March, leading state-controlled TV ...