For the second year in a row, Russia's President Vladimir Putin tops Forbes' annual list of the world's 72 most powerful people.
The list includes 17 world leaders who control nations with a combined GDP of $48 trillion, and 39 CEOs whose companies rake in $3.6 trillion in annual revenues.
For the second year in a row, Russia's President Vladimir Putin tops Forbes' annual list of the world's 72 most powerful people.
Above: President Vladimir Putin seen facing reporters after his annual "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" call-in live broadcast at Gostiny Dvor, April 17, 2014.
Above: President Vladimir Putin seen facing reporters after his annual "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" call-in live broadcast at Gostiny Dvor, April 17, 2014.
The list includes 17 world leaders who control nations with a combined GDP of $48 trillion, and 39 CEOs whose companies rake in $3.6 trillion in annual revenues.
Above: Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo courtesy of the Press Service of the Russian President.
Above: Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photo courtesy of the Press Service of the Russian President.
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US President Barack Obama came in second place, as he did last year.
Above: US President Barack Obama speaks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on October 17, 2014 in Washington, DC.
Above: US President Barack Obama speaks at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on October 17, 2014 in Washington, DC.
