Le Monde, on the American ofensive in Iran:
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Copilot:
War in Iran; I recently read what I thought was a joke, Vladimir Putin saying Russia was not intervening in Iran because many Jewish citizens were ethnic Russians, and that he himself was an Ashkenazi Jew living in Canada... What did Putin actually say??
Short answer: What you read was a distortion. Putin never said he was an Ashkenazi Jew living in Canada. His real comment was simply that Russia was not intervening in the Iran–Israel war because nearly two million Russian‑speaking people live in Israel, making the situation sensitive for Moscow.
Below is the clear, sourced version of what he actually said.
🇷🇺 What Putin Really Said About Not Helping Iran
🟦 1. His official explanation
Across multiple reputable reports (NDTV, Jewish News, Indian Express), Putin’s statement was consistent:
Israel is “almost a Russian‑speaking country.”
He emphasized that around two million Russian‑speaking residents live in Israel, which affects Russia’s strategic calculus.
Russia wants to remain neutral in the Iran–Israel conflict because of:
Its large diaspora in Israel
Its traditionally friendly relations with Arab and Islamic countries
He criticized those accusing Russia of abandoning Iran, calling them “provocateurs.”
🟦 2. What he did not say
There is no credible source reporting that Putin:
Claimed to be Ashkenazi Jewish
Claimed to be living in Canada
Mentioned anything about his own ethnicity in this context
These elements appear to be internet satire, a meme, or deliberate disinformation layered onto the real quote.
🟦 3. Why this rumor spread
The real quote (“Israel is almost a Russian‑speaking country”) is unusual enough that it spawned jokes and parodies online. Satirical accounts often add absurd claims (e.g., “Putin is an Ashkenazi Jew in Canada”) that then get mistaken for real statements when reposted without context.
🧭 If you want, I can trace the meme’s origin
I can help you:
Track where the parody version started
Compare it to the original press conference transcript
Map how it spread across social media
Just tell me what angle you want to explore.
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La Presse:
Le Journal de Montreal:
https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2026/03/07/guerre-du-moyen-orient-comment-liran-peut-se-defendre
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