Putin Appears Cheerful in First Public Appearance Since Botched Moscow Coup

“For the first time since March 2020, the president did not keep his distance and even kissed the child,” one Russian outlet added, suggesting the man who visited Moscow on Wednesday was not actually Putin.

“At the same time, two weeks ago, all the guests who met with him continued to strictly observe quarantine,” the outlet said.

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