Putin's dubious frontline tale met with online mockery
Vladimir Putin in every possible speech promotes Russian propaganda. This time he allegedly recounted a true story from the front line. His soldiers reportedly gave Ukrainians a chance to survive, but they responded, "Russians do not surrender," and died with weapons in their hands.
Much of the information provided by Russian media and government representatives is likely not true. Such reports may be part of an information war from the Russian Federation.
The war in Ukraine continues. Media reports indicate that Russians are ready for a ceasefire. Of course, this would be on the Kremlin's terms. Russians have directly stated that they want to retain the territories taken so far. In addition, they do not allow Ukraine to join the NATO alliance, which they consider their greatest enemy.
Vladimir Putin once again supports propaganda, a series of lies invented in Moscow. From the beginning of the war, he has insisted that it is a "special military operation," not an invasion of a neighbour. He said that Russia was forced to attack because there was a threat of conflict from Ukraine.
After the conflict broke out, Kremlin authorities, at Putin's request, banned the use of the word "war" or any criticism of Russian soldiers. This time, he allegedly told a true story from the front on camera. The video appeared on social media and elicited sceptical reactions from internet users—that's how "true" it is.
Vladimir Putin told a "story" from the front
Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, gave another interview. This time, he decided to recount a supposedly true story from the front. He insisted that it was a "specific example from life and combat actions".
Ukrainian soldiers were surrounded. Our soldiers shouted to them: you have no chance, surrender. Come out, you will be alive, surrender... And suddenly from there, in Russian, in good Russian language, they shout: Russians do not surrender. And everyone died - concluded Vladimir Putin, clearly pleased with himself.
It is worth mentioning that Russians do not treat Ukrainian prisoners with dignity. The Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine reported on Wednesday that over 100 Ukrainian soldiers were executed after they surrendered. There were, of course, many more such cases. Those who were captured were subjected to inhumane torture. Putin’s soldiers use sexual, psychological, and physical violence.
Internet users mockingly commented on the president's speech. 'It’s probably that doppelganger who talks nonsense in interviews'; 'I confirm, I was that encirclement'; 'Three birds with one propaganda stone. They already have a medal for creativity in manipulation' - people scoffed online.
