With tensions between Russia and many Western countries mounting, some people think that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being unfairly painted in a bad light.

In fact, they feel so strongly about this that they have come up with their own Twitter hashtag to make their case. Tagging their tweets with #blameputin, they are now posting real or alleged grievances and pretending the Russian leader is responsible for them.

The hope behind these tweets is that the exaggerated claims will make some of those being raised in earnest look just as ridiculous. So far, Putin has been blamed for people's bad lifestyle choices ...

… flagging performances on the job …

… and messed-up circadian rhythm.

And while one Twitter user claims Putin is behind his current (mild) health issues …

… others blame him for the welfare and general behavior of their pets.

Still, some Twitter users just may be overestimating the power of Russia's president. Not that is isn't funny to imagine him advising U.S. sitcom stars Sheldon Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter and Penny — or the actors playing them — to hold out for more money before resuming their work.

It's also quite a compelling image to think of Putin setting up the bit of overgrown roadside swamp that this tweet blames him for.

Or telling English football clubs which new players to go for.

Still, there are some things that date back to times before Putin — and will continue to trouble people decades from now once he goes to the big dacha in the sky.

Still, given the popularity of the #blameputin hashtag, it is only a matter of time before someone makes a Putin-specific version of this image: