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10 unknown facts about Vladimir Putin

Akanksha JainDec 20, 2016, 11:20 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hitting the headlines over his influence in the US presidency elections.

As per various reports, Putin supervised his intelligence agencies to help Donald Trump become the US President.

Russian officials have denied accusations of interference in the U.S. election.

There are several other things that are unknown and interesting about Putin. From starting his journey as an officer in KGB to standing for his country and denouncing all the sanctions, Putin has a very interesting journey.

Apart from political life, Putin’s personal life, likes and dislikes are also fascinating.

Here are 10 interesting and unknown facts about Putin

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