Russia's strongman Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Saturday found himself targeted on environmental protection — by a schoolboy.

The encounter took place as Mr. Putin toured the Losiny Ostrov National Park outside Moscow on a trip that also saw the animal-loving Russian number one feed wild elk using baby-bottles.

Russia is repeatedly criticised by environmentalists for lax ecological protection measures which endanger the fantastic natural riches across the vast country.

“I think the government should look more strictly at all violations of the law on ecology,” piped the boy, who was not named, staring straight into the dark sunglasses of the Prime Minister.........Click for more

Source Web Page: The Hindu