Putin Visits Chechnya, Kisses Gold-Edged Quran
Islamic State Media Report in Succession
Seen as Showing Respect with Gift
Russian President Putin is kissing the Quran. Photo by Ramzan Kadyrov, head of Chechnya, captured from a Telegram video.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was captured kissing a gold-bound Islamic scripture, the Quran.
On the 22nd (local time), Russian state media reported that President Putin kissed the Quran during his visit to a mosque in the Chechen Republic on the 20th.
A video showing him was posted by Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya, on his Telegram, drawing public attention. It is known that President Putin kissed the Quran as a sign of respect after receiving it as a gift.
Media outlets from Islamic countries such as Turkey, Syria, Tunisia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates also reported the video. Additionally, it spread widely on social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube.
Afghan media outlet Khaama Press mentioned, "President Putin's action could further garner support from Chechen Muslim soldiers."
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