Photo of ex-POTUS Obama holding 'Vodka shot in Russia' leaves netizens in splits 

A picture of former US President Barack Obama is widely circulating on social media platforms, where 44th POTUS is seen having "vodka shot in Russia".

First shared by a Reddit user account named R/ArmalDayInRussia, picture features a photo of Obama along with high-rank politicians in Russia. im carries a caption that res, "Obama socialising in Russia (2005)."

im in question features Obama and US Senator Richard Lugar in company of several or men, holding glasses filled with clear liquid, which could possibly be vodka. Since im went online, it has garnered over 12,000 upvotes along with hundreds of comments. tably, a New York Times article dating back to 2008 has a mention that in 2005, when Obama went to Russia, he "priggishly requested that his vodka shot glass be filled with water," reported Sputnik. 

Photo of Obama holding 'Vodka shot in Russia' leaves netizens in splits 

share has prompted users to show ir reactions. One Reddit user wrote, "This picture is odd. It’s like he’s both really out of place and also fitting right in."

Ar user responded, "Something is off. I think some photoshopping". One or user said, "That look on Obama's face. Hilarious," while ar person replied, "Maybe it's because y gave him a glass of straight vodka."

"He looks like he's just been told that this is our culture; you must drink vodka and he doesn't want to disrespect ir culture, but y are really just yanking his chain and are trying to get him all jacked up and he kws it," ar Reddit user speculated.

One or fan argued that Obama "has a much better and more down-to-earth personality than many or presidents."

Im: Reddit/@R/armaldayinrussia