Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the killing of U.S. activist Charlie Kirk, calling it a "heinous crime" and said it shows a deep divide in the U.S. Putin also discussed U.S.-Russia relations, the Ukraine war, and global energy disputes during a speech in Sochi.
Key Facts
- Putin called Charlie Kirk’s killing a "heinous crime" and linked it to a "deep split" in American society.
- He compared Kirk to Michael Gloss, a U.S. individual who joined the Russian military and died in Ukraine.
- Putin warned the U.S. against supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, saying it would harm U.S.-Russia relations.
- He praised former President Trump for attempts to negotiate peace regarding Ukraine.
- Putin expressed concern over Western nations detaining Russian oil tankers, calling such actions piracy.
- He denied Russian involvement in drone flights over Denmark, saying it was a tactic by NATO.
