Putin reveals what he may do after his presidential term expires
2019-02-17
Russian President Vladimir Putin (front) plays ice hockey game at Shayba Arena in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia, 15 February 2019. [Photo/IC]
In an interview with US filmmaker Oliver Stone in 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is now 65, acknowledged that he had begun to learn to skate at the age of 60 so he could play hockey.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has jokingly suggested that he may become a professional hockey player after his presidential term ends.
At the same time, he admitted that he is "not exactly a puckster" because he is currently engaged in other work.
Putin's remarks came after one of the present deceived real estate investors turned to him for help during the meeting, pledging that he will always give Putin the puck so that he can score his "good goal".
"I could not stand on skates at all. I just could not stand. In general, it is always interesting to do something new," Putin noted.
Russian President Vladimir Putin (center) plays ice hockey game at Shayba Arena in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia, 15 February 2019. [Photo/IC]
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko (R) during an ice hockey game at Shayba Arena in the Black sea resort of Sochi, Russia, 15 February 2019. Russian President Putin and his Belarussian counterpart Lukashenko played some ice hockey following their bilateral meeting earlier the day. [Photo/IC]
