Russian President Vladimir Putin denied his ownership of an opulent palace featured in a video by jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny, speaking on Monday in Zavidovo, Tver region.
The Russian leader added that the rumors of the palace he allegedly owns were “stirred up for more than 10 years” and were used to “brainwash” citizens.
Putin also addressed the unauthorised protests demanding Navalny’s release which took place across Russia on Saturday.