Putin zings Cheney

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called Vice President Dick Cheney's criticism of Russia "an unsuccessful hunting shot."

Now, now Vladie, you wouldn't like it if Dick brought up your little kitten friend, would you?

Putin update

Putin explains the stomach kiss:

"I tell you honestly, I just wanted to touch him like a kitten and that desire of mine ended in that act."

I'm sure it sounds better in Russian.