Putin Condemns Charlie Kirk Assassination as 'A Disgusting Atrocity' at Valdai Forum

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Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University; his assassination prompted widespread public reactions and condemnations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, condemned the killing as "a disgusting atrocity," tied it to a "deep division" in U.S. society and said U.S. leaders should focus on restoring domestic order rather than escalating externally.
At the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 24, 2025, leaders including Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned online celebrations and called the "macabre response" to Kirk's killing disturbing; those UN remarks were reported by the Associated Press via ABC News.
Podcaster Joe Rogan publicly condemned people who celebrated Kirk's death, calling cheering the shooting "evil," saying he was "reeling" at seeing many celebrate and citing examples of ordinary people among those he found disturbing.
Suspect Tyler Robinson faces seven charges, including aggravated homicide, is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 30, 2025, and prosecutors say they have gathered "voluminous" evidence.
The killing and its aftermath have generated commentary from a range of political leaders and public figures, sparking national and international discussion about social divisions and responses to political violence.

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Many X users highlight how the assassination underscores a perceived rise in left-wing extremism, pointing to the shooter's alleged Antifa affiliations and criticizing mainstream media for downplaying this angle in favor of general societal divisions.
Conservative voices on X express righteous indignation, arguing that years of demonizing right-wing figures like Kirk by progressives have normalized violence, a sentiment not deeply explored in mainstream reports beyond condemnations.
Posts on X emphasize the chilling effect on free speech, with users noting that Kirk's killing during a campus event deters open debate and reflects a 'cancerous ideology' spreading in educational environments, missing from broader media narratives.
Users discuss the personal tragedy for Kirk's family and the broader conservative movement, sharing reflections on his role in engaging young people, which adds emotional depth not captured in international leaders' formal denunciations.
X discussions often link the celebratory reactions to a toxic online culture fostered by social media algorithms, calling for platform accountability, a perspective that extends beyond the condemnations by figures like Rogan in mainstream coverage.

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Fox News October 02, 2025

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Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly condemned Charlie Kirk's assassination, calling it 'a disgusting atrocity' while speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi.
Putin tied the killing to a 'deep division' in U.S. society and said U.S. leadership should focus on restoring domestic order rather than escalating externally.
Article reiterates legal status: suspect Tyler Robinson faces seven charges including aggravated homicide and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 30, 2025; prosecutors say they have gathered 'voluminous' evidence.

Fox News October 01, 2025

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Podcaster Joe Rogan publicly condemned people—including self-described progressives—who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s death, calling cheering the shooting 'evil' and 'not a thing to celebrate.'
Rogan said on his podcast he was 'reeling' at seeing so many people celebrate the murder and quoted examples (housewives, moms, ordinary workers) among those he found disturbing.
The article reiterates context: Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University and the assassination has prompted widespread public reactions and condemnations.

ABC News September 24, 2025

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Remarks occurred at the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 24, 2025 and were reported by the Associated Press via ABC News.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić called online celebrations of Kirk's killing a 'sick expression of joy' and warned the reaction revealed deep social divisions.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña urged that the 'macabre response must awaken us,' and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy referenced Kirk's killing alongside other violent incidents as emblematic of global violent trends.