"Galley slave" Putin savors yachts, planes, palaces, critics say

"Galley slave" Putin savors yachts, planes, palaces, critics say: MOSCOW (Reuters) - Vladimir Putin once compared ruling Russia to being a "galley slave", but four yachts that come with the job, not to mention palaces, aircraft and a wealth of luxury perks help explain his refusal to quit the presidency, leading critics said on Tuesday.