Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday stated that insulting the final Prophet of Islam, Muhammad ﷺ is not freedom of speech.
President Putin said those passing statements against Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are violating the sacred feelings of Muslims.
Putin also added that freedom of expression does not mean hurting someone. No one should be allowed to promote hate speech in the name of freedom of expression.
This statement of President Putin was appreciated across Pakistan and other Muslim countries. Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan also appreciated the statement of President Putin.
Imran Khan said Putin reaffirmed his statement that insulting our Holy Prophet ﷺ is not freedom of expression. Prime Minister Khan urged other Muslim leaders to spread the same message.