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For the first time since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin (70) entered Ukrainian territory last weekend. For example, on the ninth anniversary of the Russian annexation of Crimea, he first visited the Black Sea peninsula and then traveled under cover at night to Mariupol, which had been captured by the Russians.
As the “Bild” reports, there are now more and more rumors about his visits. Did the Kremlin dictator send one of his doppelgängers to Ukraine?
The face and gait of the Kremlin chief raise doubts
In particular, shots from the regional capital of Crimea, Sevastopol, raise questions. Putin walks with a limp and appears downright weak. In addition, users who viewed the video online noticed that the Kremlin chief kept pulling up his turtleneck.
According to the newspaper, this could indicate that the alleged Russian president wanted to hide facial makeup or even wear a mask. Moreover, according to Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, Putin’s chin would be much less pronounced than usual.
But not only Putin’s face, but also his gait is the subject of discussion. As the video shows, he moved both arms while walking. But as Kremlin experts know, the president’s right arm remains stiff most of the time.
Putin would have three doubles
Putin’s performance in Mariupol, in which he presented himself particularly close to the people, also leaves questions unanswered, according to “Bild”. If the Kremlin’s statements are to be believed, Putin, who is otherwise alone with other people at a table a few meters apart, would have driven to Mariupol and spoken to civilians there.
Internet users have already exposed these as extras who would have been spotted in other propaganda performances.
There has been a heated debate in the past over whether certain appearances were the “real” Putin. According to Igor Girkin, a former ally of Putin, the Kremlin boss should not allow anyone in his immediate vicinity. Accordingly, a Putin hugging others and entering a crowd of people can hardly be the real Putin. According to the head of the Ukrainian secret service, the Russian president would have three doubles. (dzc)
Source: Blick
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