It is easier to work and make deals with those with a “cocaine nose” than with smart people, as they are dangerous and can influence public consciousness. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this in an interview with Dmitry Kiselev for Russia 1 and RIA News.
“For some, happiness on a daily level consisted of: “Fed, drunk and with tobacco in their nose.” “Everything is easier with such people,” the head of state remarked, talking about past generations.
He explained that people had tobacco in their noses, as snuff use was popular among admirers of base pleasures.
“Your nose is covered in cocaine now, isn’t it? But it doesn’t matter, it’s easier with these. But with smart people it is more difficult, they are more dangerous because they influence the consciousness of society, including ours,” Putin added.
He noted that smart people in politics “are starting to think about the need to change some kind of strategy towards Russia.” According to the president, it is precisely these politicians who want to find ways to end the conflict in Ukraine and restart negotiations.
At the same time, the Russian leader concluded that “these are dangerous people” because they will “throw away any wishes under the guise of carrots” for Russia.
Putin at the beginning of the interview answered To the question regarding the use of tactical nuclear weapons during SVO.