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Vladimir Putin condemns Prince Charles's 'Nazi' remarks | Vladimir Putin condemns Prince Charles's 'Nazi' remarks |
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Vladimir Putin has condemned remarks by Prince Charles reportedly comparing his actions to those of the Nazis, saying his words were "not what monarchs do". | Vladimir Putin has condemned remarks by Prince Charles reportedly comparing his actions to those of the Nazis, saying his words were "not what monarchs do". |
The prince's reported comments were "unacceptable" and "wrong", the Russian president said. | The prince's reported comments were "unacceptable" and "wrong", the Russian president said. |
Prince Charles is said to have compared Russia's actions in Ukraine with the Nazi occupation of Europe. | |
A spokeswoman for the Prince of Wales declined to comment on Mr Putin's criticism. | |
Asked about the comments during an interview with international news agencies, Mr Putin said: "It reminds me of a good proverb: 'You are angry. That means you are wrong."' | |
He told journalists: "Give my words to Prince Charles. He has been to our country more than once, if he made such a comparison, it is unacceptable and I am sure he understands that as a man of manners." | |
Mr Putin added: "I met him personally, as well as other members of the Royal Family. This is not what monarchs do. | |
"But over the past few years we have seen so much, nothing surprises me any longer." |