A rude chant against Putin was accidentally aired on Russian TV during a Euros match.

During a recent match between Turkey and Georgia at Euro2024, fans from Georgia made a bold statement against Russian President Vladimir Putin on live television. The chant, "Putin is a d**khead," resounded through the stadium speakers in Germany, making it one of the most direct criticisms of the president on Russian TV since the start of the war in Ukraine. It was a powerful moment, especially coming from a nation that has lost a significant portion of its territory to Russia.

The chant was broadcasted live by Match TV, a channel owned by the Kremlin-controlled company Gazprom-Media. However, in recordings of the game, the chant was removed and replaced with generic crowd noise. Independent Russian journalist Ilya Shepelin pointed out the censorship on social media, joking about how the channel tried to cover up the fans' message.

According to reports, the chant was a show of solidarity with Ukraine, but also a stand against the Georgian government's increasing ties with the Kremlin. Russia has been trying to maintain control over its former Soviet neighbor, and this act of defiance from Georgia's fans was a clear message that they will not be silenced.

Tina Kandelaki, a propagandist and deputy head of Gazprom-Media, was born in Soviet-era Georgia and was previously in charge of Match TV. She condemned the fans for their "insulting" behavior towards the Kremlin dictator. Kandelaki called it a "gross provocation" and labeled the chant as "dirty and vulgar." However, it is unclear if she was the one who ordered the censorship of the chant.

The chanting of "Putin is a d**khead" during the match between Turkey and Georgia was a powerful moment that sparked controversy and discussion. It was a clear message from Georgia's fans that they will not be silenced by the Kremlin's control over media. Their solidarity with Ukraine and their stand against their own government's relationship with Russia was a bold and courageous act that will not be forgotten.

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