Putin’s calendar： stroking a leopard, experiencing a sniper rifle and a joke with the Saudi Crown Prince.

Cover of Putin 2020 Calendar (Source: CNN)

　　Overseas network November 28 th　In Russia, the release of a calendar with photos of Russian President Vladimir Putin has become an annual ceremony. In the past few years, Putin’s calendar has generally shown the image of the "tough guy" of the leader of the Croatian Palace. The US media said that this year, however, it depicts a more friendly and moderate Russian leader.

　　CNN reported on the 27th that Russia showed the image of the leader of the Kegong Palace as a "tough guy" by printing Putin’s photo on the calendar. Putin usually shows his chest, shows his power at the shooting range, or participates in various outdoor activities.

　　However, this year’s edition takes a markedly different tone, focusing mainly on Putin’s image as an international politician. There are no topless photos. The president is wearing a suit and tie.

　　Washington post published an article in the United States saying that the photo in February of the calendar showed that Putin was wearing a suit and gave a thumbs up, welcoming German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Trump; In October, Putin took Egyptian President Seyce in a limousine. In the November photo, Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Salman talked and laughed.

　　Washington post said that on the calendar of 2019, Putin played hockey, fished and stroked animals. These photos are aimed at depicting an active and powerful traveler and hunter. On the calendar of 2020, Putin is not only the leader of the Russian people, but also a politician who affects world affairs.

　　Putin 2020 Calendar (Source: CNN)

　　The US media said that the release of the 2020 calendar coincided with Putin’s diplomatic victory in 2019. Putin expanded Russia’s influence in the Middle East and jointly controlled the area previously controlled by Syrian Kurds with Turkey. Putin visited Saudi Arabia in October, and the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on purchasing Russian-made armaments; Earlier this year, Russia and Egypt signed an agreement to buy Russian fighters … … Putin has just passed an important anniversary: the 20th anniversary of taking charge of Russia.

　　The US media said that Putin has achieved remarkable success in Russian diplomacy this year. At the same time, the 2020 calendar also shows Putin’s soft side, and it is not all a suit and tie photo. A total of six versions of Putin’s calendar in 2020 have been published in Kegong, and one of them is dedicated to collecting photos of Putin and animals.

　　Putin 2020 calendar in June (Source: CNN)

　　According to the CNN article, Putin’s 2020 calendar conveys a potential message, especially considering the chaotic state that Washington has fallen into because of the presidential impeachment scandal: Putin is still an iron-fisted president. Although the West continues to impose sanctions on Russia, he is no longer isolated, and the gentle and soft side is still online. (Overseas Network Zhang Qi)