Putin Narrates "Second Wife" Joke by Malaysian PM
Putin Narrates "Second Wife" Joke by Malaysian PM | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Putin Narrates "Second Wife" Joke by Malaysian PM | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Russian president Putin narrated a joke cracked by the Malaysian PM during his tour of the throne room at the Kremlin. If you're wondering what a funny exchange between two world leaders looks like, take a look at this Joke of the Day brought to you by Palki Sharma.
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