Russian President Vladimir Putin took a chance to rest his eyes during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics on Friday and appeared to fall asleep just as Ukraine’s national team began its march.

As the Ukrainian athletes were being introduced, the cameras turned to Putin, who was seated comfortably with his eyes closed, according to a report.

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