Putin’s ‘Second Wife’ Joke About Anwar Draws Laughs and Backlash in Malaysia

Putin’s ‘second wife’ joke about Anwar draws laughs and backlash in Malaysia

While some social media users were amused by the leaders’ moment of levity, others felt it was inappropriate in light of the MH17 tragedy.

Putin's Banter With Malaysian PM Over 'Second Wife' Goes Viral

During the meet, Putin asked the Malaysian PM a cheeky riddle during the tour of the Kremlin Palace.

Putin quips Anwar 'true Muslim' after PM cracks second wife joke

Russian president shares the anecdote with the press, drawing laughter.

Court jester in Moscow: Anwar's Kremlin comedy

The prime minister's facade of himself as a man of letters came crashing down when he exposed his ignorance about Russia's Orthodox Christian culture where polygamy is illegal.

Anwar and Putin send meeting into frenzy with dirty jokes about their wives

Putin teases Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim after his answer to royal riddle

Putin teases Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim after his answer to royal riddle Russian President Vladimir Putin teased Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday with a riddle in the Kremlin. #putin #anwaribrahim #russia Photo credit: Pool AFP Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home The post Putin teases Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahi…