Russia has officially banned a photoshopped image showing Putin wearing heavy makeup that authorities say hints at his 'alleged nonstandard sexual orientation' and also appears to have included a common slur for gay men. Critics of Russian President Vladimir Putin have long lampooned him with altered photographs that circulate widely on the Internet, many of which mock the macho photo-ops that he is renowned for.īut publishing a retouched photograph of Putin's face made up in drag - suggesting he is gay - could now have serious consequences.
