This is absolutely a leader that doesn't allow being played with. Look for yourself how Putin publicly humiliates Oleg Deripaska (oligarch) and lets him sign a contract that provides the aluminium plant workers a sustained income over the back of the oligarch Deripaska.
I really enjoy this Putin guy. Holding everybody that messes with him, on a tight leash for the common good of his nation.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8086549.stm
Check it out! Enjoy