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Japanese Woman Suffers Mental Breakdown Near Kremlin Demanding to Meet Putin

Her paranoid delusions and erratic behavior shocked Moscow police. Now, questions swirl about mental health support for travelers in crisis.

At the bottom of this image, there is a woman in sari, smiling and standing. On the right side,...
At the bottom of this image, there is a woman in sari, smiling and standing. On the right side, there are two fences. On the left side, there is a window. In the background, there is a white wall.

Japanese Woman Suffers Mental Breakdown Near Kremlin Demanding to Meet Putin

A Japanese woman experienced a severe mental breakdown near the Kremlin in Moscow on the evening of December 12. The incident unfolded on Ilyinka Street, where she approached police officers claiming she had come to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The woman displayed clear signs of distress, including paranoia and delusional behaviour. During her interaction with law enforcement, she repeatedly expressed obsessive ideas about her purpose in Moscow. Officers noted her erratic speech and unstable condition. The woman remains under medical supervision at the clinic. Her case highlights the rapid response of local authorities to mental health emergencies in high-profile areas. Further updates on her condition have not yet been released.

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