While Putin Vladimir Putin was discussing gas deals with his Ukrainian counterpart, Mykola Azarov, two blocks away, members of the women?s rights group Femen decided to take off most of their clothes and ridicule the Kremlin leader.
The name of their protest, ?Ukrayina ne Alina? (Ukraine is not Alina), refers to Putin?s reputed longtime romantic relationship with the pro-Kremlin Russian lawmaker Alina Kabayeva, a former world champion gymnast.
Femen activists said Putin has a negative influence on his Ukrainian colleagues.
?We are protesting against the interference of Russia in Ukraine?s internal affairs. After these visits, restrictions are placed on media and the right to demonstrate, just like in Russia,? Femen leader Anna Hutsol said.