Putin's aim to lighten image ahead of Sochi Olympics
509 views · Published 23 December 2013 · 2:10 · Indexed 26 October 2026
Channel: CBS Evening News · 2013 · News & Politics
Russia's President Vladimir Putin recently released and pardoned oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man. Many see the presidential pardon as the latest move in a PR offensive to boost Putin's image ahead of hosting the Winter Olympics in February. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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