Kremlin suspends celebrations of Putin's birthday due to situation on the frontUKRAINSKA PRAVDA – FRIDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2022, 09:15The Kremlin has deemed it inappropriate to stage celebrations of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s birthday because "it has become clear that now is not an appropriate moment for celebrations".Source: Meduza, a Latvian-based Russian media outlet, citing a source close to the KremlinQuote: "After the opening of the Ferris wheel it has become clear that it is better not to hold any celebrations, now is not the time.Governors are even considering slashing spending for New Year’s celebrations since no one has any spare funds now.Details: Another Russian source close to the presidential administration, as well as three sources in the administrations of three Russian regions, informed Meduza that they had not received any directives from the Kremlin as to how Putin’s 70th birthday should be celebrated this year.Previously: On 10 September, Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated a Ferris wheel in Moscow coinciding timewise with a counteroffensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Oblast."