July 16th 2024.
Next up on the news, we have a story about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite the recent shooting of former US President Donald Trump, Putin was seen out and about, without his usual bulletproof vest. This is the first time he has been seen since the Trump incident, as well as since his regime accused the US government of plotting to assassinate him.
In a bid to promote sales of a Russian-made sedan, Putin was seen driving a Lada Aura as he opened a new section of motorway in Tver region. Surrounded by seven security guards, he confidently posed for photos on the M-11 highway connecting Moscow and St Petersburg. As he stepped out of the car, one of his guards handed him a jacket, but observers noted that there was no sign of a bulletproof vest, which he has been rumored to wear in the past.
However, despite his bold appearance, there have been calls for Putin to halt all foreign trips due to fears of a Trump-style assassination attempt. In fact, a senior official from the Russian foreign ministry, Maria Zakharova, directly accused the Ukrainian government of planning to assassinate the 71-year-old leader. This came after Lt General Kyrylo Budanov, head of Kyiv's military intelligence agency, revealed that there had been failed attempts to take Putin's life.
In response to these accusations, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov assured the public that the President's security is always a top priority. But this hasn't stopped people from speculating about the potential risks of Putin's foreign travels. Even staunchly pro-Kremlin military analyst Sergey Markov believes that Putin should avoid any foreign trips, as he is a target for not just Ukrainian intelligence, but also numerous other international agencies.
As for Putin himself, he has yet to directly address the Trump shooting. However, his spokesman has blamed the current political climate in the US, created by the Biden administration, as a contributing factor to the incident. He believes that the atmosphere surrounding Trump's candidacy ultimately led to the dangerous situation he now finds himself in. Despite this, Putin remains unfazed and continues to carry out his duties as the President of Russia.
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