Russian President, Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent characterization of Russia as a "paper tiger," turning the criticism back on the NATO alliance. Go and deal with this paper tiger," Putin said. "Well if we are fighting with the entire NATO bloc, we are moving, advancing, and we feel confident, and we are a 'paper tiger,' then what is NATO itself?" Go and deal with this paper tiger," Putin said. "Well if we are fighting with the entire NATO bloc, we are moving, advancing, and we feel confident, and we are a 'paper tiger,' then what is NATO itself?