Putin roars in on a Harley

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin leapt on a Harley Davidson and roared into an international biker convention. Around 5,000 bikers from Europe and beyond gathered in Sevastopol for the annual festival on Ukraine's Crimea peninsula. Putin, in...

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin leapt on a Harley Davidson and roared into an international biker convention.

Around 5,000 bikers from Europe and beyond gathered in Sevastopol for the annual festival on Ukraine's Crimea peninsula.

Putin, in Ukraine for talks with the country's new Russia-friendly leadership, had his black shirt sleeves rolled up as he motored toward a stage along a dusty road on the three-wheeled bike. In sunglasses, black jeans and black fingerless gloves, the Russian prime minister clearly revelled in the moment, smiling and waving to the enthusiastic crowd.

From a podium, he described the motorbike as "the most democratic form of transport" and praised the bikers' free spirit.

He also urged them to unite in promoting safe driving.

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