
It is a fake news story published by the Daily Mail based on an image generated using a photo manipulation website named Break Your Own News.
Break Your Own News is a website where anyone can generate their news headlines or stories.
Therefore, it is confirmed that the picture of the lion roaming on the streets is not related to Russia or its President Vladimir Putin.
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.
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