Aviaton Week‘s cover this week is announces its selection of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin as person of the year.

Considering the fact that defense is a significant portion of the magazine’s bailiwick, it is not surprising that they titled the article, “The Notorious Mr. Putin.”

It makes sense, just as it does for them to cast it as a condemnation of his actions.  (Hence the notorious bit)

It’s really kind of silly, but I’d love to see Putin do a rap video.