В колонках играет - Placebo - In The Cold Light Of The Morning

Seems a bit improbable to me or I just don't think so.
Скорее объективный взгляд со стороны.

Вот вам, господа, выдержка из "Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture" (latest edition):
"Putin, Vladimir - a Russian politician who became President of Russia in 2000. He is known as a strong leader who supports the Russian military in Chechnya. Before becoming president, Putin worked for the KGB for many years".