Putin’s ‘swollen and sore’ hand sparks new wave of speculation over Russian president’s health

Putin’s ‘swollen and sore’ hand sparks new wave of speculation over Russian president’s health


Putin, whose right hand has been a source of health rumors over the years, was spotted clenching his hand tightly in discomfort during an event in which the 73-year-old addressed a crowd of loyalists on a basketball court. Putin’s hands became the subject of discussion during the first year of the Ukraine war, when a black spot appeared on the Russian leader’s hands during a military visit, while other photos claimed to show signs of numerous IV marks on his hands. Putin’s health also made headlines after he was caught on a hot mic talking with China’s President Xi Jinping on the prospects of immortality through the help of organ transplants and biotechnology.

Author: Ronny Reyes


Published at: 2025-11-10 23:37:16

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