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Kremlin releases unedited clip of President Vladimir Poutine coughing during

10 articles | Updated 6d ago | Created Mar 08
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The Russian government has caused a stir by accidentally publishing an uncensored video segment featuring the president mid-cough while delivering his March 8th message to women in Russia; this footage was quickly removed after drawing immediate criticism from netizens who questioned whether it resulted from intentional interference, human error during recording or technical malfunction.

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    The Kremlin released an unedited video clip of President Vladimir Putin coughing and clearing his throat during the International Women's Day address on March 8, causing immediate online controversy.
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    Reports indicate that a previously edited version was replaced by this raw footage shortly after its initial publication to avoid embarrassment among Russian citizens who expected flawless imagery from their leader.
[Mar 08] The Kremlin published an unedited video clip of President Vladimir Putin coughing and clearing his throat during the International Women's Day address, causing immediate online controversy. Reports indicate that a previously edited version was replaced by this raw footage shortly after its initial publication to avoid embarrassment among Russian citizens who expected flawless imagery from their leader.