While reading the morning paper, I came across a small blurb regarding Putin's speech Wednesday during which he accused his critics of being "foreign-funded jackals". It looks like he is working hard to continue drumming up support to keep a leadership role in Russia, even tho' he is to step down next year after two terms as President.

But, what really caught my eye was the Associated Press photo accompanying the article. I would swear I was looking at Voldemort!

Has anyone ever noticed certain similarities in the facial structure of the two? Was Vladimir earning some extra Euros on the side with a stint at acting?

I will try to get the picture up later. Maybe someone has a Voldemort pic they can put with it to compare.

Edit: I am unable for some reason to get scanned images saved atm, so I cannot add the photo. I blame Vista.

Finally able to compare photos.

Oh, My....
That's better than my Beowulf/Leonidas comparison...

Putin looks like the typical russian badass leader. Voldemort looks lame and boring.

Plus putin has nukes and a rather large army. Voldemort got defeated by a angsty linkin park listening teenager. 10 points to Putin.