VIDEO: "The Army and the People Were Beside the President" - Peskov Claims, Yet Footage Tells a Different Story

On the day of the attempted armed rebellion, the army and the populace united around Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was stated by the press secretary of the state leader, Dmitry Peskov.

“The army, the people—all were beside the president,” said the Kremlin spokesperson.

Peskov also clarified the composition of participants in the meeting with the military and security forces that thwarted the rebellion. According to him, people with combat experience and state awards were invited to the ceremony held on June 27, and this is “not a coincidence or a random event.”

However, the footage reveals Russian citizens and Wagner members engaged in warm conversations and embraces.