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Do you know the difference between Putin and an honest person?))

Well, for a politician, Putin is quite honest. After all, 95%++ of public politicians are professional blabbermouths who don't stand by their words and easily change their arguments depending on the circumstances. Putin is more consistent in his statements, and his words and actions are less likely to contradict each other than the average politician.

It's unrealistic for a politician to always tell the truth, both for reasons of diplomatic etiquette and because the truth is often complex or unpleasant, and most people are simple and happy, preferring simple, sweet lies (like about the EU, human rights, democracy, etc.).