Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly took a secret break at a mountain hideout over the remote Altai region in Siberia last week just days ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration and impending talks about ending the Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with his counterpart Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera in Moscow on Thursday, focusing on enhancing security collaboration between their nations.

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. Vladimir Putin has headed off to a his secret mountain retreat in Siberia where he is said to have spent the week bathing "in the blood of young deer"

Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit.

The 72-year-old dictator is said to enjoy using ancient remedies to prolong his life and give him strength, say reports. His ‘Flying Kremlin’- equivalent to Air Force One – disappeared from radar screens over Siberia after a flight from Moscow on New Year’s Eve under the calendar used by the Russian Orthodox Church.

On January 16, Vladimir Putin will hold talks with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit

President Faustin-Archange Touadera has arrived in Russia for a three-day official visit, where he will hold talks wit

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The president of the Central African Republic (CAR) thanked Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday for sending Russian military personnel to his country to help battle rebel factions.

Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov, left, and Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov talk to each other prior to the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Central African Republic (

African relations, President Vladimir Putin reveals an unprecedented eightfold increase in trade with the Central African Republic, while pledging expanded security partnerships and continued humanitarian assistance – marking a major milestone in Moscow's growing influence in Africa.