THE arrival of Russian President Vladimir Putin is reviving an old business rumor. Altimo, a Russian company, was once cited as a possible buyer of cellular operator PT Indosat shares. The news is now spreading rapidly because a number of Altimo executives are reported to be in the business delegation accompanying President Putin. But the rumor is being refuted by Altimo Vice President, Kirill Babaev.

Last Thursday, Babaev met with Tempo report