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[–] 46_and_2@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I could easily see Putin sending one of his doubles for this one. That would explain the "all-smiles" attitude, and the meeting between them not being 1-on-1, but 3-on-3 with their handlers.

Then again, even if it's the real guy - what does he have to worry about, being pampered and wheeled around by his lackey on a nice overseas stroll.