Russian President Vladimir Putin looked bemused today as he was confronted by a group of topless female protestors in Germany.

The activists, who strip off to highlight a range of issues, including women's rights, press freedom and domestic violence were dragged kicking and screaming from the premises by security guards

As one women tried to push through to Putin she was blocked by his aides - her back was painted with an obscene word directed against the Russian president.

Stopped work: An eye-opening experience for Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) as he is confronted by a topless demonstrator with written messages on her back during an opening tour of the Hanover Fair

Attention-seeking: Mr Putin looked startled three members of the women's rights group Femen, which has staged protests against Russia's detention of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot around Europe, took over

Grabbed: A security guard is seen grabbing the topless demonstrator as Mr Putin looks on

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