Vladimir Putin Limping: The visit was termed “reunification” events by Kremlin and marks nine years since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine.
In his first appearance since an arrest warrant was issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged war crimes, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea. The Russian leader was seen walking with a visible limp in Crimea as he inaugurated a school and children’s art centre. Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014, a move which was internationally condemned.
Anton Gerashchenko, adviser to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, shared a video to social media claiming that Vladimir Putin was “visibly limping” during his visit. In the video, Vladimir Putin can be seen walking alongside his aides with his head bowed down as they brief him.
It turns out Putin came to Crimea to open an art school.
At least that’s what occupational authorities sY about his visit. And they report he drove there himself… pic.twitter.com/Namm0rOuyv
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) March 18, 2023
The visit was termed “reunification” events by Kremlin and marks nine years since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine. Earlier, the Russian President was expected to take part in the events via video conference but was later seen on state TV in Sevastopol, news agency Reuters reported, adding that Vladimir Putin arrived in Crimea’s biggest city driving a car.