The annual public ballot on the world’s most influential people, known as the Time 100, closed April 10 with Putin garnering the support of 6.95 percent of respondents, two thirds of whom live in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, Sputnik reports.
The Top 10, besides Putin, comprises a number of entertainers, including South Korean singer Lee Chae-rin, known by her stage name CL, pop stars Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and religious leaders, featuring the Dalai Lama and Pope Francis. A full list will be published on April 16.
