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Putin’s ‘’Frozen’’ Hands: A New Chapter in the Global Speculation Over His Health
A recent video released by the Kremlin has reignited widespread speculation regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health. The footage, published on November 21, 2024, showed Putin delivering a televised address confirming the use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine. Yet, it was not the military announcements that became the focal point of global attention. Instead, the president’s hands — seemingly motionless for over 20 minutes — sparked a flurry of rumours and analysis about his well-being.
Observers and analysts quickly took to social media to dissect the footage, raising questions about whether the video had been altered or if Putin’s stillness was a deliberate attempt to mask underlying health problems. While the Kremlin has categorically denied any issues with the president’s health, this incident adds to a long history of speculation surrounding the Russian leader, whose perceived physical and political strength has been a cornerstone of his public image.
A Video That Sparked a Storm
The video in question was released by the Kremlin as part of Putin’s address on Russia’s military advancements, specifically the use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine — a significant development in the ongoing conflict with NATO-backed forces…
