MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin earned about US$151,000 in 2014, less than many others in the presidential administration, according to details of his income declaration published by the Kremlin on Wednesday.Putin’s wealth has long been the focus of speculation by opponents who portray him as one of the richest men in the world, allegations he has dismissed.Putin declared ownership of three Russian cars, a trailer, some land, an apartment and a garage. His earnings of 7.65 million roubles compared to about 3.6 million roubles in 2013, which was around $100,000 at the exchange rate a year ago.The Kremlin did …read more
Source: AsiaOne
