“Vlad the Man” probably is a good title for this bronze piece – but is UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon impressed? The statue presenting President Putin not in suit and tie but judo outfit and bare feet is an overt power symbol, but how much does Russia retain at UN? Is the Secretary General’s pose with statue a reflection of relative influence between the two men? Is Ban Ki-moon playing to personal ego or a reflection of whose call he takes first if Washington, Beijing, Paris, London and Moscow dial his number at the same time – all with vetoes and nukes.? We start a new series – What Story Can a Photo Tell? More Compelling Images with a Twist at "UNdiplomatic-TV" Channel - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/undiplomatic By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey Facebook - Become a Fan at "UNdiplomatic TV" Twitter - Follow us at DiplomaticallyX