February 22, 2022 11:38am EST
Putin humiliates spy chief on world stage: 'Speak, speak, speak plainly!'
Putin scolded his top foreign intelligence official, who appeared nervous
By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi | Fox News
Russian President Vladimir Putin mocked one of his chief officials during a televised meeting Monday, telling the intelligence officer to "speak plainly."
The Russian president grew testy with Director of Foreign Intelligence Sergey Naryshkin during a tense meeting on Ukraine. Putin was seemingly annoyed at what he characterized as unclear statements of support for declaring the independence of two Ukrainian regions.
"With the suggestion of Nikolai Platonovich, that we could give our, how to say it, Western partners, one last chance. Presenting them with the choice, in the shortest time frame, to force Kyiv to choose peace and implement the Minsk agreements," Naryshin told the president. "In the worst case, we must make the decision that we are discussing today."
"What does it mean, 'in the worst case'? Are you suggesting we start negotiations?" Putin asked. "Or to recognize sovereignty?"
As Naryshkin stuttered, attempting to respond, Putin pressed him harder.
"Speak, speak, speak plainly!" Putin said.
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