Putin tests Russian GPS on his pup

Vladimir Putin has long pushed for GLONASS, a national GPS system in Russia. Reuters reports that the system had it’s first launch yesterday, in the form of a collar around Putin’s prized pup Koni. Now he’ll be able to track the adorable labrador if she accidentally ends in a Siberian prison camp, or even worse, at a Gorky Park concert. According to Putin, "She’s wagging her tail, she likes it."

The GLONASS system has faced numerous delays, having supposed to be fully operational early in the year. Still, this is a good sign that the system could be just about ready for a public unveiling. No word on if Putin plans on sending his dog into space like that other famous Russian mutt.

In other news, GLONASS is probably the worst acronym for anything ever made. It sounds like a disease where symptoms would include whooping cough and a runny discharge.