The Putin Thread

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https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/1791583078260892046

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https://x.com/apocalypseos/status/1791380741496197609

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President #Putin: The fact that the future depends on Russia and China is only partly true. The future of humankind depends on the whole of humanity.

Certainly, Russia and China are important components of modern civilization. We have our own views on how we should develop. Certainly, our advancement will influence the advancement of all partners on the planet.

❗️ We believe that development should be constructive and peaceful, no doubt about it. Apart from our interests, it should heed the interests of all parties to international interaction.

https://x.com/EmbassyofRussia/status...93797047156907

[Tintin]

A fascinating excerpt from a documentary made in March 2001: Putin's Witnesses. Here he is filmed in the back of an official car discussing 'monarchy' and how, and I quote: "Being a monarch doesn't inspire me."

It's quite clear here that he really didn't expect to still be serving as President of the Russian Federation, all these years later.

A couple of minutes long but provides further insight into the man's character

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https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/1797334885452914973

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[Vicus]

Nothing will change after US elections – Putin 5 Jun, 2024

Russian relations with Washington will not be impacted, no matter who is elected president

The upcoming presidential contest in the US will not fundamentally alter Russian-American relations, President Vladimir Putin has said.

Putin spoke with heads of international news agencies on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

“We believe no serious changes will happen after the elections,” the Russian leader explained, in response to a question from Reuters.

Putin reminded reporters that he had already commented on this issue, describing the incumbent US president Joe Biden as “an old-school politician” and “more predictable” than his predecessor and challenger Donald Trump.

“Everyone took my statement about Biden as some kind of joke at his expense,” Putin noted, adding that the American president’s reaction – to attack and insult the Russian leader – just proved his point that Biden was predictable.

Putin pointed out that Russia “never had any special relations” with Trump, whom the Democrats accused of being some kind of Russian agent in 2016 and afterward. The Republican president had in fact introduced “massive sanctions” against Russia and exited the INF treaty.

By prosecuting Trump in court, however, the Americans are “burning themselves up from the inside, their state, their political system,” Putin told reporters. “They are burning it down to the ground.”

The entire world can see that the persecution of Trump is just abuse of the American judicial system for political purposes, the Russian president said. He pointed to a spike in Trump’s popularity and fundraising after the felony conviction in New York as proof that Americans don’t believe in the impartiality of their justice system anymore.

“The current administration is making one mistake after another,” Putin said.

Asked if a change in the White House might translate into a change of US policy on Ukraine, the Russian president said it would depend on the next administration’s goals.

If the next administration’s objective is to make the US stronger and build better relations with the rest of the world instead, “then something might change,” Putin replied.

“No one is interested in Ukraine in the US,” he added. “They are not fighting for Ukraine, they are fighting for their leadership in the world.”

https://www.rt.com/russia/598809-put...ons-relations/

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🇷🇺🇰🇵Putin gave Kim Jong-un a new Aurus luxury car, an admiral's dagger and a tea set, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.

Ushakov did not specifically say what gifts were presented to Putin, but noted that "they are related to the image" of the Russian president.

"There are several possibilities, all of them quite artistic, possibly a bust," he said.

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Russia’s Aurus good as gold: here’s the details on Putin’s luxury automotive gift to Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un an Aurus luxury car, as confirmed by Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday.

North Korea’s media earlier reported that Putin had presented a Russian-made luxury automobile to Kim as “a clear demonstration of the special personal relations” between the two leaders.

Aurus is Russia's premier luxury car brand, representing a bold symbol of resilience and triumph against Western sanctions. It serves as a prime example of Russia's success in the face of adversity. Here are more details on this top-of-the-line automotive brand:

▪️ The Aurus family includes the Senat limousine and sedan, the Arsenal minivan and the Kommendant SUV, all built on a modular platform and featuring Russian-made components;

▪️ These four-wheel drive vehicles are used in the motorcades of the president and prime minister of Russia, as well as by an array of senior Russian officials;

▪️ The Senat limousine was first used by Russian President Vladimir Putin during his inauguration ceremony on May 7, 2018;

▪️ Since 2021, Aurus automobiles have primarily been produced in the Alabuga special economic zone in Russia’s Tatarstan, with the plant having an annual production capacity of up to 5,000 cars;

▪️ Should average customers seek these top-of-the-line vehicles, they would be expected to shell out 38.5 million rubles ($416,570) for a sedan and 37.5 million rubles ($405,750) for an SUV, respectively;

▪️ Aurus is thought to be the combination of the Latin word “aurum” (gold) and the сlipped word pertaining to Russia, something that therefore can be interpreted as “Golden Russia” or “Russian Gold.”

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1760007068831100971

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From strong Russia to impressive Pyongyang: Key takeaways from Putin and Kim's talks

Negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, with the participation of delegations, have concluded in Pyongyang. This is what the two heads of states said during the meeting that lasted about an hour and a half:

▪️As a result of Kim's visit to Russia in 2023, the two sides made "significant progress" in strengthening bilateral relations, Putin said.

▪️"A new fundamental document was prepared today," something that will form the basis of long-term relations between Moscow and Pyongyang, the Russian president stressed.

▪️Russia appreciates North Korea's consistent and unwavering support for Russian policies, including those related to the Ukraine crisis, Putin stressed.

▪️Both Moscow and Pyongyang are fighting against the "hegemonic and imperialist policies of the US and its satellite states," Putin added.

▪️Pyongyang's transformation since my [Putin's] last visit to the city in 2000 is "impressive and noticeable", the Russian head of state said.

▪️"I am very happy about our new meeting. I hope that the next one will be held in Russia, in Moscow," Putin added.

▪️"The North Korean government appreciates important mission and role of strong Russia in maintaining global strategic stability and balance," Kim said.

▪️Pyongyang expresses "full support and solidarity with the Russian government, army and people in carrying out the special military operation in Ukraine to protect its sovereignty, security interests and territorial integrity," the North Korean leader noted.

▪️"The situation in the world is becoming more complicated and changing rapidly," Kim stressed.

▪️"In this regard, we intend to further strengthen strategic communication with Russia," Kim added.

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1803327205704978850

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1803355314072211889

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Documents signed by Russian and North Korean heads of state include:

🔸 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea;

🔸 Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on the Construction of a Border Road Bridge over the Tumannaya River;

🔸 Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on cooperation in the sphere of health care, medical education and science.


https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1803357075495399783

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Putin pays visit to Vietnam. Here's what we know

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Vietnam on June 19-20, after his trip to North Korea. Putin's visit to Vietnam will be his first since 2017.

◻️ The Russian leader will arrive in Hanoi on June 19, where a ceremonial reception will be held.

◻️ Putin will meet with the Vietnamese Communist Party Central Committee’s General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and other high ranking officials.

◻️ Bilateral talks will touch upon initiatives to promote bilateral cooperation in areas such as security and defense, economy and trade, culture, and tourism.

◻️ A joint statement is expected to be adopted with around 20 documents on joint cooperation set to be signed.

Vietnam and Russia established diplomatic relations in 1950 and elevated the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2012. Trade turnover between Russia and Vietnam grew over 8% reaching $5 billion in 2023, and the target goal is $10 billion by 2025. The Vietnam-Russia Joint Bank (VRB) set up in 2006 has established a payment system in national currencies in trade.

https://x.com/SputnikInt/status/1803337801124991107

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Worth watching! Putin quite often drops in randomly on far-flung Russian communities.

And it's quite true (we've seen this many times before) — the Russians really do love their President. Would this genuine delight at seeing their leader in person happen anywhere in the US, Canada, or Europe? Not a chance.

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