A Russian zoo said it sent peacocks to the front to 'inspire' troops. It deleted its post after people used it to mock Putin.

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 07:16

A solider in a skull mask and holding a gun holds two illustrations of peacocks while standing beside a cage with a peacock in it. — A video shared by the zoo shows a soldier thanking them for the peacocks.
VK/Lipetsk Zoo

A Russian zoo said it sent two peacocks to those fighting in Ukraine.
It said it wanted to "brighten up soldiers' everyday life in combat."
But it then deleted the post, saying comments were insulting Putin.

A Russian zoo said it sent two peacocks to Ukraine with the aim of inspiring Russian troops fighting there — but then deleted its post after people mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin in the comments, according to reports.

The Lipetsk Zoo, in southwest Russia, announced the move on social media website VK on Tuesday.