5968569 05.08.2019 Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council meeting at Novo-Ogarevo residence, outside Moscow, Russia. Mikhail Klimentyev / Sputnik (Photo by Xinhua/Sipa USA)
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MOSCOW (77WABC) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health has become a topic of discussion lately amid the war in Ukraine.
According to Newsweek, new rumors emerged on Monday as observers paid close attention to the leader’s behavior during his attendance at the Victory Day parade. Overseeing the massive parade celebrating Russia’s annual holiday marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, Putin was seen with a blanket on his lap, despite being surrounded by older veterans who did not have additional coverings.
The 69-year-old seemed to be fine health-wise during his address, and didn’t appear to be grabbing the podium, a behavior that has sparked rumors about his health in the past. Others raised doubts over the president’s walk to the podium, suggesting that Putin appeared to be limping.
During an April meeting with his defense minister, Putin was seen gripping the table, which some speculated was due to Parkinson’s Disease — which has not been confirmed by the Kremlin.
