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Vladimir Putin: “The Russian people will always be able to distinguish true patriots from scum and traitors and simply spit them out like…”

On the recordMarch 16, 2022
The Russian people will always be able to distinguish true patriots from scum and traitors and simply spit them out like a fly that accidentally flew into their mouths.
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Vladimir Putin
Independent
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Putin threatens those who oppose his military actions, emphasizing a divide between patriots and traitors.

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