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With all the suffering, Putin has created, imagine a traffic crash being the thing that ends his life.
With all the suffering, Putin has caused, imagine a traffic crash being the thing that ends his life.
What is happening?
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently claimed he narrowly escaped serious injury after losing control of a motorcycle.
Speaking to Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, the 72-year-old leader shared the story of the near-miss.
“I once got on a motorcycle, revved it,” he said according to Express, “and it went into a spin and flipped over. I just dodged it at the last second. It fell right next to me.”
No details, just drama
Putin did not disclose when or where the incident occurred.
The lack of details has raised eyebrows, but the dramatic nature of the story aligns with his long-running effort to project a rugged, fearless image to the Russian public and the world.
The conversation behind the scenes
This revelation came during a conversation with Belousov at the end of large-scale military exercises between Russia and Belarus.
The event served as a platform to reinforce Moscow’s anti-Western stance and showcase its military strength.
A carefully crafted image
Putin’s claim fits neatly into a pattern of carefully staged moments aimed at reinforcing his strongman persona.
From hunting in Siberia to riding horses shirtless, the Russian President has long used photo ops to craft a tough, masculine image.
Rolling with the Night Wolves
Over the years, Putin has built ties with the Night Wolves motorcycle club, a nationalist, far-right group with close ties to the Kremlin.
He has appeared at public events alongside its members, further cementing his image as a man of action.
A ride to remember
In 2019, Putin was photographed riding a Russian-made Ural motorcycle with a sidecar—a visual designed to celebrate both national pride and his adventurous side.
The stunt echoed many of his other curated outdoor moments.
Shirtless and strategic
Whether swimming with dolphins, sunbathing topless, or operating a mini-submarine near Gotland island, Putin has consistently portrayed himself as active and in control.
These images are released with calculated precision by the Kremlin.
War games turn grim
While Putin shared personal stories, Russia’s military actions continued.
The Kremlin launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine, firing 619 drones and 40 cruise and ballistic missiles in one of its heaviest bombardments yet.
Zelensky condemns terror tactics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure.
He called the strikes a “strategy to intimidate civilians and destroy our infrastructure,” as cities across Ukraine came under fire.
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