According to Interfax, during the inspection of the UAZ Patriot, Putin tried to open the passenger door, but failed. Then a general, who heads the Main Armored Vehicle Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, came to the rescue. True, the military commander had to make an effort, and as a result, he simply tore off the door handle.
The car's creators quickly responded to the incident and explained that the handle came off due to the lock: the door was locked because the car's engine was not started.
The course of events and the president's reaction are captured on video:
