Vladimir Putin was presented with a copy of a pipe fragment through which Russian soldiers allegedly passed to attack Ukrainian troops in 2025. Images of the moment were published by the press close to the Kremlin.
In the sequence published by the Ria Novosti team, accredited at the Kremlin, it is seen how an official speaks to the Russian president about the pipe, then shows him some images on the screen.
The moment took place in Moscow, during a marathon organized by the Russian government.
The moment refers to the “Pipe” operation. According to public data, in March 2025, in the Kurs region, about 800 soldiers reportedly passed through an underground gas pipeline to attack Ukrainian troops.