Insults to Prophet Mohammad PBUH are violation of religious freedom of Muslims: Putin

Insults to Prophet Mohammad PBUH are violation of religious freedom of Muslims: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said insulting Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) doesn't count as the expression of artistic freedom.

Addressing annual news conference, he said insults to the prophet (PBUH) are a violation of religious freedom and sacred feelings of people, who profess Islam.

The Russian President said his country has evolved as a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional state.