A demonstrator holds a poster depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin with make-up as he protests against homophobia in front of the Russian Embassy in Madrid. Photo: AFP
A demonstrator holds a poster depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin with make-up as he protests against homophobia in front of the Russian Embassy in Madrid. Photo: AFP
Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) speaks with WWII veterans after a ceremony of the reconstructed Children's Circle Dance fountain on Volgograd's Privokzalnaya Square. Photo: AFP
Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) speaks with WWII veterans after a ceremony of the reconstructed Children's Circle Dance fountain on Volgograd's Privokzalnaya Square. Photo: AFP
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Updated: 4:35pm, 24 Aug, 2013

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A demonstrator holds a poster depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin with make-up as he protests against homophobia in front of the Russian Embassy in Madrid. Photo: AFP
A demonstrator holds a poster depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin with make-up as he protests against homophobia in front of the Russian Embassy in Madrid. Photo: AFP
Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) speaks with WWII veterans after a ceremony of the reconstructed Children's Circle Dance fountain on Volgograd's Privokzalnaya Square. Photo: AFP
Russian President Vladimir Putin (centre) speaks with WWII veterans after a ceremony of the reconstructed Children's Circle Dance fountain on Volgograd's Privokzalnaya Square. Photo: AFP
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