Putin feels fine, Kremlin is relieved

The Kremlin was quick to release a statement denying that Vladimir Putin is facing health issues after he mentioned being regularly examined by a doctor.

The 72-year-old Russian president was speaking on television alongside Health Minister Mikhail Murashko in a discussion urging Russians to get vaccinated against the flu.

“The doctors at the Central Clinical Hospital, where I undergo regular check-ups, also recommend getting vaccinated with a domestically produced vaccine,” the head of state said.

This statement quickly sparked a wave of speculation about the Russian leader’s health.

However, the national news agency TASS insisted that Vladimir Putin was not ill, stating that the visit was merely a routine check-up. “He was referring to regular medical examinations,” added Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin’s health has been the subject of much speculation, with rumors that he may be suffering from cancer or Parkinson’s disease.