A new mystery has emerged around the Russian strongman president and former KGB agent – where the heck is he?! He hasn’t been seen for nine days, Moscow won’t comment on his absence. Further, there were rumors of his health failing earlier, while others are saying there was a stealth coup and he’s been toppled from power!
Latest joke on Putin's disappearance. He's diving in the Moscow River personally searching for Nemtsov's killer's gun!
— Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) March 14, 2015
Just imagine what sort of stunt Putin will pull when he shows up. Riding shirtless on a crocodile…endless possibilities.
— Dana Perino (@DanaPerino) March 14, 2015
Another possibility – he ran off with his hot girlfriend who is rumored to have given birth to a baby Pootey Poot (as Bush nicknamed him).
Then there’s this:
#DidYouKnow Right now in Russia a big stage is being built in Red Square, media advised not to leave, mystery announcement due. #Putin
— Edward kelly (@Eddkelly75) March 14, 2015
But also:
So far all the tank pics in Moscow are fake, and the staging in Red Square looks like it's for the Crimea celebration. No news on Putin
— James Miller (@MillerMENA) March 15, 2015
SO what’s the deal? As with most mysteries, it’ll probably be something mundane. Until then, here’s some “Where’s Putin” puzzles for everyone:
Let’s hope the Ukrainians have seized control of Russia and ousted Pootey Poot.