Russia: Pamela Anderson praises Putin's "ecological insights"

Actress and model Pamela Anderson praised the role Russia and President Vladimir Putin have played in the protection of the environment as she addressed an audience in Vladivostok, Friday. The Hollywood star participated in a conference at the Eastern Economic Forum on climate change, lauding Putin's "ecological insights" as she emphasised the need for a "stronger leadership" that recognises the need for "ecological systems" managed with "intelligence and vision." According to Anderson, the Russian leader "understands the importance of interdependence" between human beings and nature while U.S. multinationals like Monsanto put profit ahead of "our long term human, animal or ecological interests." The first Eastern Economic Forum started on Thursday will last until September 5. According to the organisers, more than 400 Russian companies will take part in the forum