Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on October 25 that Russian President Vladimir Putin consistently upholds respect for global leaders, emphasizing that he has never referred to any head of state as “pathetic.” In an interview with TASS, Peskov highlighted that Putin adheres to “the rules of decency” and maintains a “respectful” tone even when critical. “He does not always speak kindly, but always speaks respectfully about such heads of state and treats his colleagues with the same respect,” Peskov said.
Putin’s Respectful Approach to World Leaders: Spokesman Says He Never Disparages Any Head of State