Figuratively, of course, just figuratively. And it's not Putin, actually Russia's #1 news anchor, Kiselyov, but as we know Russia is Putin and Putin is Russia.
This is a true lesson in practicing how to not chuckle under your breath at the Russkie way, and the Russian "public discourse" ... manners and all yo :) Theresa May's 'Tired Old White Flesh' Ridiculed by Russia's #1 Anchor (Kiselyov) http://russia-insider.com/en/theresa-mays-tired-old-white-flesh-ridiculed-russias-1-anchor-kiselyov/ri21679