During a recent visit to Grozny, the capital of the Russian Chechen Republic, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a symbolic gesture of respect by kissing a gold-encrusted copy of the Holy Quran.
The Quran was presented to Putin in a local mosque, and the moment was captured in photos alongside Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and local religious authority Salakh Mezhiev.
The event took place during Putin’s visit to the region, highlighting the significance of Islam in Chechnya and underscoring the Russian leader’s relationship with Kadyrov.
After receiving the Quran, Putin held it close before posing for photographs with Kadyrov and Mezhiev, a gesture that has resonated deeply within the Muslim community.
This act is seen as a reaffirmation of the cultural and religious ties between Moscow and Grozny, especially in a region where Islam plays a central role in daily life.
Putin’s gesture has been widely covered, reflecting the careful diplomacy at play in Russia’s diverse religious landscape.
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