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Putin Publicly Mocks Adviser Who ‘Dozed’ Off at ‘Russian Davos’

BARREL OF LAUGHS

Putin told the longtime adviser he was making “offensive” comments about Russia’s economy—but he appeared to be joking. The veteran aide will certainly hope so.

Shannon Vavra

National Security Reporter

Published Jun. 7 2024 2:19PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks while sitting in a chair with his hand raised up at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum. — (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Shannon Vavra

Shannon Vavra

National Security Reporter

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