Well putin needs to give us evidence now.

His reputation and the credibility of the pro Russian perspective seems to ride on it.

Russias timing has been at least opportune. The attack on Georgia during the olympic opening ceremony ...

... and then this ... an attack on McCain on the night when Obama triumphantly takes his place as the Democratic candidate.

And how does it affect the election?

Does it make people question McCain?

Or does it make Obama look like he's got Putin in his camp?

Who looks sleazier?

Is it all just a big taunt?

Evidence please Vladimir.