Video: Putin kissed a stranger's child during a public event

During a visit to a sports facility in St. Petersburg, Russian dictator Putin publicly kissed a 10-year-old gymnast on the forehead.

While talking with the young athletes, he asked the girl about her age and her involvement in sports, after which he kissed her in front of the cameras.

This incident was widely covered by Russian media, which portrayed it as a sign of “care.”

At the same time, such gestures from Putin are nothing new—he has repeatedly kissed children during public events in the past, sparking widespread reaction and debate.

Environmentalists confirm the seriousness of the situation, pointing to the risks of acid rain, which threatens not only human health but also the fertility of agricultural land along the coast.

As a reminder, a massive fire continues at an oil terminal in the Russian city of Tuapse, which broke out after a strike by Ukrainian drones on April 16. Firefighters have been unable to fully extinguish the blaze for several days in a row.