At least one ring has been used to raise money for charity . NEW : The story is just a humorous anecdote , a Kraft spokesman says . Russian President Robert Kraft says he got the ring as a gift . It belonged to New England Patriots owner Putin . Robert Kraft was handed the ring during New England Patriots 's visit to St. Petersburg in last year .
NEW : The story is just a humorous anecdote , a Kraft spokesman says . Russian President Robert Kraft says he got the ring as a gift . It belonged to New England Patriots owner Putin . Robert Kraft was handed the ring during New England Patriots 's visit to St. Petersburg in last year .