Putin Recounts Vague Childhood Story, Prompting Questions About Meaning and State of Mind
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Putin recounted a vague childhood memory about his mother disciplining him, providing few details and leaving out the middle of the story.
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The story prompted observers to question its meaning and PUTIN's state of mind.
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Some commented the story was "plotless" and possibly made up.
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Putin had a harsh upbringing in post-WWII Leningrad struggling with poverty and rats.
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Observers have previously questioned Putin's physical and mental health due to bizarre comments and memory lapses.