Vladimir Putin claims Dominique Strauss-Kahn is the victim of a conspiracy to force him out

And here is Putin's surprising defense of Strauss-Kahn.  Surprising, since he allegedly wanted Kahn out as head of the IMF previously. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1392463/Vladimir-Putin-claims-Dominique-Strauss-Khan-victim-conspiracy-force-out.html