Controversy erupts over hand-kissing at forum

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Organizers asked reporters to stop filming people. Guests were too friendly to Americans, which caused concern.

A picture showed an official kissing an American blogger's hand. This photo spread online and caused problems for the event.

The official said he got emotional at that moment. The American blogger praised Russia and spoke Russian words.

He felt very happy to meet a real American from America. This person came willingly and said nice things about Russia.

An organizer asked everyone to remove the pictures online. He said such images make Russia look bad to other countries.

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What did organizers ask reporters to do?

Organizers asked reporters to stop filming people.

What happened to the picture of the official and the American blogger?

The picture spread online and caused problems for the event.

Why did the organizer want everyone to remove the pictures online?

He said such images make Russia look bad to other countries.

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