Brits comment on Putin's holiday: 'Should have invited Biden'

Mr Putin spent the weekend in Tuva with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu. They drove ATVs and hiked through the taiga. The defence minister also showed the president his workshop, where he carves dry trees into various handicrafts to his liking.

Many viewers of the video online appreciated Mr. Putin's outdoor weekend getaway.

Mr Putin with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Siberia.

“Some people call this an attempt to project an image of a healthy and strong leader who spends time outdoors in the fresh air, but I think he really is such a leader,” commented a netizen named PaperCutSurvivor.

"I don't like Putin, but I respect him. He's not a timid person. America lacks that courage right now. Sad times in life," Nothankuu admitted.

Some commentators also recalled US President Joe Biden's harsh words about the Russian leader, after which Mr Putin invited his US counterpart to have a direct conversation, but the latter avoided answering.

Mr. Putin on vacation in Siberia.

“They should have invited Biden there,” Swiss fondue joked about the incident.

"Wait a little longer and Joe will appear there in a wheelchair, which will scare them (Putin and Shoigu - editorial note) to death," commented humorously by nick Betascience.

The recent incident with Mr. Biden, when he tripped several times while climbing the stairs of the Presidential plane, did not go unnoticed.

"While Putin is doing this(resting in the taiga), the so-called "leader of the free world" could not climb the stairs and almost fell face down several times," noted SilverIce.

"Meanwhile, Biden is wearing a protective mask and holding Zoom meetings from the White House basement, then drinking warm milk and going to bed at 8pm. We're all at our wits' end," commented user Olderandslower.

“Biden is using both hands to hold on to the handrails of life right now,” dai2000 commented metaphorically.