Nothing wrong with it at all. I thought that it was great seeing Vladimir Putin doing that kindly thing. A very human thing to do. It was very common when I was a child just a show of affection, male adult to child. People are scared of their own shadows these days and have lost so much through listening to virtue signaling 'holier than though' morons. Children are living diminished lives these days where they are hardly ever touched. Touch and closenesss is very important to the healthy development of children into balanced adults.
"He seemed to me very independent, very serious, but at the same time a boy is always vulnerable. He was very sweet. I'll be honest: I felt an urge to squeeze him like a kitten, and that led to the gesture that I made. There was nothing behind it really," Putin said, smiling.
Nothing wrong with it at all. I thought that it was great seeing Vladimir Putin doing that kindly thing. A very human thing to do. It was very common when I was a child just a show of affection, male adult to child. People are scared of their own shadows these days and have lost so much through listening to virtue signaling 'holier than though' morons. Children are living diminished lives these days where they are hardly ever touched. Touch and closenesss is very important to the healthy development of children into balanced adults.
Or trying to sexualize the issue too
Sounds like a "Grandpa Thing"
It's for play and make children laugh in my culture. Nothing inconspicuous here
In Uke culture too. Similar to tickling a belly.
This is 2006 video
"He seemed to me very independent, very serious, but at the same time a boy is always vulnerable. He was very sweet. I'll be honest: I felt an urge to squeeze him like a kitten, and that led to the gesture that I made. There was nothing behind it really," Putin said, smiling.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/putin-explains-tummy-kiss/
Maybe the kid said his tummy was upset from nerves meeting The President ? They're still much more wholesome in Russia then we are here...
Maybe kid was hungry and kiss was to tell him he'll be fine?
Zerbert