Putin joked about the lack of funds for a synagogue in Crimea

As noted by Wolf, the construction of a synagogue in Simferopol is delayed due to the "financial issue". At the same time, he clarified that despite some difficulties, all the works should be completed by the end of this year.

Putin: "Jews have financial problems! Only in Crimea this is possible" pic.twitter.com/IgTrW8Ilhj

He also invited the president to the opening ceremony of a religious institution.

“Jews have financial problems. Only in Crimea this is possible, ”the Russian leader joked.

Earlier, Putin said that he had invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to open a mosque in the Crimea.