Painting of the Russian president and prime minister in women's underwear
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Putin 'underwear' painting removed from Russia gallery

28 August 2013 Last updated at 03:53 BST

Police in Russia have confiscated a painting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in women's underwear from an art gallery in the city of St Petersburg.

The artwork depicts President Putin combing the hair of the prime minister.

The gallery owner said he had been given no formal warrant or explanation for the removal of the paintings.