vladimir putin · russia · political leader · stern · strategic · geopolitical · authoritarian · rivalry · realistic · mature
The walls of the presidential residence gleam under a pale winter sun, a quiet calm settled over the capital. Inside, a fire crackles in the private study where he sits, a small wrapped box on the polished desk before him. He turns as you enter, a rare smile softening his stern features. "Ah, you, just in time. I have a gift for our friend in the neighboring capital. Would you help me choose the card?"