Putin Vows to Rid Russia of 'Scum and Traitors' in Chilling Threat

Vladimir Putin warned he would cleanse Russia of the “scum and traitors” he accuses of working covertly for the U.S. and its allies.

Facing economic meltdown three weeks into his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian leader lashed out at domestic critics in a televised video conference with dark undertones where he accused the West of wanting to destroy Russia.

“Any people, and particularly the Russian people, will always be able to tell apart the patriots from the scum and traitors and spit them out like a midge that accidentally flew into their mouths,” Putin said.

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[temjenkrazy]

"Like a fly that accidentally flew into the mouth and spit them out. That such a natural and necessary cleansing of society"...Damn.
Now that's a confirmed Autocrat turning to a ruthless 'Dictator'. May God be with Russian people, that's all I can say.

[COG]

Rid Russia of "scum and traitors"? Is he stepping down, then?

[kkdesignservices]

Here we go.

"Cleansing of society."

We all know what that means.

[bangersnmash]

Didn't Hitler call his air chief marshall a traitor when he lost the battle of Britain? And they say history repeats its self

[rodneynielsen]

The irony of a Russian condemning the Nazis for pogroms is not lost.

[alexmasonick]

They are not sanctions, just a series of special economic operations aimed at the Russian economy.

[RowdyDOLLrydez]

Did he really just say "cleansing the society" ???? Oh my god... This made my stomach turn. What is he doing with all the citizens that are being arrested?? Now im worried.

[vrfarmerguy]

He is speaking like he is in it for the long the scary part.

[volairn]

If you are Russian, the time to get the hell out was probably three weeks ago. Reminds me of the Russians with the foresight to leave Russia in the 1920s.

[marceloildahernandez]

Now in plain sight of the world Putin describes himself as trump has shown the American people who he was modeling after!

[miked]

He's ruined Ukraine and Russia. He can NEVER leave his continent again. Ever. I expect someone in his country possibly a military General, to take him out when the opportunity presents itself. Its just a matter of time. Such a sad situation.

[Inkahustler]

My thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine and Russia.
When there is oppression and dictatorship, by not speaking out, we lose our dignity.

[drivewayturtle]

If Putin wants to eliminate such in Russia, he should go first.

[TypOPositiv]

If Putin is so tough, why not take on NATO? Come on… everyone is daring you.

[GT-oxpe]

the entire speech is on twitter and it's NUTZO!!!

[ryann]

The guy thought Stalin was a great guy and wants to bring Russia back to those days. He’s been saying so for years. And all we did was put our fingers in our ears and go la la la la la, here’s some money for a pipeline, la la la la, let’s be friends ok, la la la la

[nikbau]

Reading all the comments is actually painful, the ignorance and hypocrisy is glaring, those who don't know history are condemned to repeat it

[freedomfyter]

Sounds like a desperate cornered despot.

[suzieesquivel]

Out of mind
Out of context
You are the enemy
You are the traitor
You are the assassin
Putin
Seek help
Before it will be too late
As the judgement is coming
Soon for you
From earth and above 👆
Count if you know how to

Still I pray for you
…

[skipperson]

no one to blame but Putin himself, great to see him angry, let the cleansing begin...