Putin hits out at internet ‘fakes’ during meeting with Russian soldiers’ mothers

Russian President Vladimir Putin participates in a meeting with mothers of Russia’s servicemen

(Picture: SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images)

Vladimir Putin criticised what he termed internet “fakes” during a televised meeting with the mothers of Russian soldiers.

Despite Russia’s faltering campaign in Ukraine, Mr Putin said he did not regret his so-called special military operation.