If you doubt that George W. Bush inherited his mother's sharp tongue consider the following story he recounts in his memoir entitled Decision Points

The incident had taken place at the Olympic opening ceremony in August 2008, when Bush complained to Putin about Russia's invasion of neighbouring Georgia.

Bush also stated that Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili is"hot-blooded", the Telegraph reported.

"I'm hot-blooded too," Putin retorted, according to Bush.

To which Bush said:"No, Vladimir, you're cold-blooded."

It seems Putin decided the time has come to project warmth. So, he had himself photographed hugging a puppy given to him by Bulgarian Premier Boyko Borisov to seal a gas deal.

Sorry, I still Bush got it right!