Vladimir Putin health rumours resurface as Russian President appears frail

Express UK ^ | 5/25/2024 | ALICE SCARSI

[marcusmaximus]

Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared tired and rundown during a recent press conference during which he said he was open to negotiating a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Putin was joined on Friday by his closest ally in Europe, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, for a press conference in which the pair discussed the ongoing war against Kyiv, domestic nuclear drills and their continued cooperation.

The Russian President who is turning 72 in October, looked worn down during the event, although no report of ill health has emerged in recent weeks.

The health condition of Putin has been the subject of speculation and rumours for years, with the first major report being released in 2005 and including a claim he had suffered a stroke.

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Rumours about Putin's health have been fuelled by videos filmed during his public or work appearances, in which he, at times, appeared to be gripping a table for support, tapping his feet or looking unsteady.

[marcusmaximus]

Left Belarus early.

[Libloather]

It's the botox. There is a solution.

[JonPreston]

From last night, 5/24/24. They look like healthy, REAL men

[alloysteel]

So, this a race between Joe Stolen and Vlad the Impaler, which one will fail sufficiently so removal from office is the only resolution?

Each shall die in bed, in the fullness of their respective years, never an earthly punishment to be applied to either.

[marcusmaximus]

Not looking well at his Belarus press conference yesterday.

[janetjanet998]

Why do always post the same version of story but from a different source ?

And I’m sure I could find many dozens of “Putin is going to die soon” articles you have posted in the past 2 years if I took the time

That’s not to mention 100’s of useless articles about high Russian egg prices or something

12 hours ago
Vladimir Putin looks weak and frail amid ongoing rumours over the Russian President’s health - as he holds talks in Bela
Posted on 5/24/2024, 8:39:02 PM by marcusmaximus
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4239997/posts

[marcusmaximus]

Stronk as bull in Belarus yesterday...

[Apparatchik]

I think most of these stories are just wishful thinking. In fact, I wish Putin the very best of health - the Russian people should not be denied the satisfaction of watching this monster swing from a rope, same as Saddam Hussein, for having brought their country to ruin.

[farmguy]

Can you imagine the pictures of biden that they show in Russia?

[Chad C. Mulligan]

This plus all the reports of arrests of high officials could make me wonder if there is a succession battle going on.

[hal ogen]

How does his health and appearances compare to biden’s?

[marcusmaximus]

General Popov remains very popular with his troops, despite his arrest.

[Yossarian]

I despise the murderous Putin (as well as his minions, numerous here)…

…but to be honest, this is not a picture that indicates he’s about to keel over any time soon.

His skin is pink, he’s not rail thin, he just presents as a typical man in his mid-to-late 60s.

[marcusmaximus]

General Popov in court. Not too worried. His troops still support him.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

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[marcusmaximus]

[babble-on]

Looks like the Ravenite Social Club circa 1988

[arthurus]

Putin has been “frail” and at death’s door for three years now. I sense a lot of wishful thinking going on.

[babble-on]

I remember in capital markets in the late 90s you could always manufacture a little volatility by saying Yeltsin was dead. He didn’t ultimately belch his last vodka shot ‘til 2007

[Wallace T.]

I recall a line from the movie Godfather II, where Michael Corleone says about his nemesis, Hyman Roth, that the latter had been dying from the same heart attack for the last 20 years.