Sochi Sochi Games: President Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin: Russia Gazprom spire a marker for Putins power, according to Globe and Mail. Sochi Sochi Games will be safe but price tag will scare off future candidate cities Russia's law enforcement agencies were on high alert in Sochi and tightened access restrictions, as part of measures by President Vladimir Putin to ensure security at next month's Winter Olympics. Jillian Kitchener reports. Reuters Watch Tensions rose Sunday over security preparations ahead of the Sochi Olympics, as several congressional leaders expressed concern about Russias willingness to share information about terrorist threats, while President Vladimir Putin asserted he would do whatever it takes to protect the thousands of visitors arriving soon for the games. More Related to this Story Protests Gay Russian protester detained at Olympic torch relay for unfurling rainbow flag (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.