MOSCOW (Aftenposten): Putin’s endlessly long table became notorious. Now he kisses people. What happened?
President Vladimir Putin kisses a supporter in the Republic of Dagestan this summer. Until recently, Putin liked to stand 40-50 meters away from everyone else during public events. Photo: Gavriil Grigorov, AP / NTB
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Published: 08.12.2023 06:03
The short version
Russian President Vladimir Putin has started meeting people up close. He is said to have relaxed the strict corona measures because he will stand for the presidential election in March next year.
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For several years, President Vladimir Putin has been isolated. During events, he has stood 40-50 meters away from everyone else. He has hardly traveled, and it is extremely rare that anyone has had the chance to meet him. The few who have been able to speak to him have had to sit on the other side of extremely long tables.
In recent months, the situation has completely turned around. Now he travels all the time, and the TV channels constantly show that he meets different people. Putin has even started hugging and kissing ordinary Russians.
He is working hard to solve a big problem, say experts.
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