Putin meets adoring crowd on Dagestan visit

Vladimir Putin made a rare public appearance in the remote southern region of Dagestan on Wednesday, greeting crowds just days after the attempted Wagner coup.

Russian media published images of the Russian leader interacting with a cordoned-off crowd on a main street in the Caspian city of Derbent, clasping the hands of excited supporters, as he met with regional officials to discuss tourism in the region.

The public appearance came days after footage circulated on social media of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of an aborted coup against the Kremlin, being cheered and applauded as he and his troops pulled out of Rostov-on-Don.

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[Rozi]

He’s so polite with his people ! I have much respect for this man

[tacitus]

Of course the mainstream media is saying this isn't Putin. Incredible! A double. His popularity drives them mad.

[mahdnova]

82% approval rating in Russia, Putin is comfy

[a.u.b]

That reminds me when Macrom tried that but got slapped instead😂

[paulanderson]

I like the guy, and I'm a Brit living in Britain.

[moabs]

the only non-muslim president who always shows respect for islam and muslims

[azmisalleh]

A great leader will always loved by majoriti of his own people's.

[kibbpj]

The rare good breed, thumbs up russia leader and their people so unlike many other in the west.

[Fukafukafufu]

Political posturing or not, at least he doesn't stoop to gutter politics by wearing a burqa. Unlike Ardern's (and Western Liberalism in general) woke brand, Putin hopes to achieve solidarity by respecting where he comes from as an individual. Seems like the Russians respect the idea of individuality moreso than Western Libs these days.

[mohammadqaisar]

Don't know, but i respect this Gentleman

[anonanon]

The Russians aren't your Native Americans, Africans, or Middle Easterners. The Anglosaxons really have no business meddling around in historical Slavic territories (NATO expansion). Engaging in a land war with Russia on their own turf, is a mistake like no one's business. Anyway, Empires never learn. Napoleon, Hitler, these lessons weren't heeded.

[Qqfuuuuuuk]

In the Western news, most of the Russians were treated like innocent victims like the Ukrainians, but it seems many of them support Putin and the war.😂

[fruimfhulf]

Putin gave hot pizza to foreign mercenaries in Kramatorsk, according to the recipe of cook Prigozhin

[nottmfunguy]

There must have been 10's of 10's there. Such admiration.

[jumbam]

Putin has been like that never disrespect anyone and they hate him for that because he won’t budge 😂

[AngusAbbott-qfxm]

Another night time public appearance? The same happened in Mauriopol, these people must have changed their minds since previously they were protesting

At last he dont fall like the other grandpa 🤣🤣

[dangomes]

Oh no, it’s that impressionist again! 😂

[mpekawoods]

But the Western Media says he's the most hated Man in Russia 🤔

[xvzipoq]

Владикавказ и Дагестан мои любимые горцы