From Moscow: A Russian state-run radio station caused a stir when it mistakenly sparked speculation about a pen. The pen in question was seen being spun by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The incident briefly generated buzz about the Japanese brand Pentel. Further details about the speculation and the pen are available from the source.
The radio station's mistake led to a brief period of speculation, but the source provides more information about what happened and how the speculation arose.
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