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Vladimir Putin Kisses Quran, Poses for Cameras With Islamic Holy Book at Prophet Isa Mosque in Chechnya (Watch Video)

During the visit to Chechnya, Putin was seen at the Prophet Isa Mosque, where he kissed the Quran and posed for cameras with the Islamic holy book, a gesture captured in a viral 14-second video.

Published: Aug 21, 2024 06:08 PM IST
Vladimir Putin Kisses Quran, Poses for Cameras With Islamic Holy Book at Prophet Isa Mosque in Chechnya (Watch Video)

For the first time in nearly 13 years, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Chechnya, the predominantly Muslim republic, on Tuesday, August 20. Amid escalating tensions with Ukraine, Putin visited the Prophet Isa Mosque, where he was captured in a viral 14-second video kissing the Quran and posing with the holy book for cameras. The visit included a meeting with Chechnya's leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, and a tour of a special forces academy named after Kadyrov, where he interacted with volunteer fighters preparing for deployment in Ukraine. 'Phele Aap': Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un Urge Each Other to Get in Car First, Awkward Moment During Russian President's Visit to North Korea Goes Viral (Watch Video).

Vladimir Putin Kisses Quran During Chechnya Visit

Russian President Poses With Quran at Chechnya Mosque

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