Russian President Vladimir Putin visited wounded soldiers at Moscow’s Mandryka military hospital, praising their courage and comparing their heroism to that of their World War II ancestors. In emotional moments caught on camera, Putin gifted icons and badges to troops, telling one soldier, “You’re fighting just like your grandfather — it’s in our genes.” The president said their bravery deserves to be immortalised in films and books, calling one battle “perfect material for a blockbuster.” The visit comes amid Russia’s ongoing offensive in Ukraine.
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