Putin's Mongolia visit sparks outrage
Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday, 2nd September, for a visit. Before this, he met with children from the Republic of Tuva, which borders Mongolia. The president spoke about the activities of residents from this part of Russia in Ukraine. A recording of his speech went viral.
Vladimir Putin went to Mongolia for a visit. The non-governmental organisation Human Rights Watch has called for his arrest due to the unlawful deportation of children from occupied territories to Russia, for which the International Criminal Court seeks him. As of now, there is no indication that the war criminal will finally be apprehended. Despite his actions, he continues to be received in various world capitals, particularly in Central and South Asian countries.
Before he visited Mongolia, Vladimir Putin met with children in the Republic of Tuva, which directly borders Mongolia. A fragment of the Russian dictator's speech directed at the children was shared online.
A recording with Putin. Here's what he said to the children
Vladimir Putin met with students. During the conversation, he talked about the fighting in Ukraine - referring to it not as a war, but as a "special military operation".
Around 10,000 residents of the Republic of Tuva are actively participating in the special military operation. By risking their lives and health, they are protecting each of you and the entire country. This is a shining example of patriotism and a continuation of our centuries-old traditions of deep devotion to our Fatherland - said Putin to those gathered.
The words of the Russian dictator are particularly astonishing as he was speaking to people living 2,200 miles away from Ukraine's borders, within which Russians are conducting aggressive actions against the population. If Ukrainian troops conduct operations on Russian territory, they only target significant strategic or military objectives. There is no indication that Kyiv threatens the distant Republic of Tuva residents. However, Putin likes to sow a sense of threat to mobilise Russians around him. It's important to note that the words of the Russian Federation's president further illustrate how he treats residents of distant republics and ethnic minorities (such as the Bashkirs or residents of the Caucasian republics). They are primarily the ones dying in Ukraine - not Russians from the largest cities such as Moscow or St. Petersburg. This strategy aids the Kremlin in de-nationalising distant republics and their Russification.
