Russian President Vladimir Putin, known for his extravagant animal adventures and standing up against the West, could be in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize.<br /> <br />A group of his supporters have announced their nomination of the president for the prestigious prize.<br /> <br />Why Putin?<br /> <br />Beslan Kobakhia, vice president of the Academy of Spiritual Unity and Cooperation Between the World's Nations, says it's Putin's leadership.<br /> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMY OF SPIRITUAL UNITY AND COOPERATION BETWEEN WORLD'S NATIONS, BESLAN KOBAKHIA, SAYING:<br /> <br />"Vladimir Putin did everything possible for the peace settlement in Syria. Vladimir Putin led by his personal example in his devotion to peace - not just with his words, but with his actions. At the cornerstone of all his life there are no short-term political goals or vested corporate interests of his own country, but only interest in maintaining peace in the whole world."<br /> <br />He says if it weren't for Putin, the
