Putin offers rare glimpse inside his gilded Kremlin apartment – complete with baby grand piano
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Putin shows off Kremlin apartment in rare insight into private life
- Vladimir Putin provided a rare glimpse inside his Kremlin apartment in a state media documentary marking 25 years of his leadership.
- The apartment features opulent details such as gilded wood paneling, a white baby grand piano, and a home gym.
- Mr Putin revealed he has primarily resided in the apartment for the past three years, with his move coinciding with the invasion of Ukraine.
- He reiterated claims that the West provoked Russia into conflict and expressed hope that nuclear weapons won't be necessary.
- The documentary also touched upon succession plans, with Putin emphasising the importance of public trust.