Russian President Putin holds hand of German Chancellor Merkel during tour of Hanover Messe in Hanover
Russian President Vladimir Putin holds the hand of German Chancellor Angela Merkel as they visit the Russian booth during a tour through the Hanover Messe on the first day of the industrial trade fair, in Hanover April 8, 2013. Russia is the partner country of the Hanover fair 2013, which runs from April 8 -12. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch (GERMANY – Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS)

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Born two years apart… both lived in East Germany…
Putin and Merkel could pass for brother and sister.
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