Putin accuses West of dividing Russian people as G7 meets in Japan

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused western nations on Friday of trying to "divide" the people of his country.

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[proselytizingorthodoxpente]

Thats what he's been trying to do to Ukraine for over 8 years. But he's bitten off more than Russia can chew. And now he's desperately trying to avoid blame.

[ceciliahauptli]

Vladimir por que no has llamada, tengo que hablarte🌷

[torturedsoul]

Putin should halt Prigozhin at Bakhmut. Russian cannot afford advance any further and the area around the sea of azov is secure. He should concentrate on rebuilding the areas to show westerns how its done.

[jokoloko]

thats what he only can do wuff wuff wuff🐕

[Cherishthemoment]

Wow, does he believe the Russian people will believe this stuff, if they do, wow.

[stand]

There is only so many threats he can make