Vladimir Putin Looks Frail? ‘Sore’ Hand Footage Triggers Health Alarm Across The Globe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reignited global speculation about his health after recent footage from Moscow showed his right hand appearing swollen and veiny during a public event. The 73-year-old leader looked visibly tense as he addressed supporters on a basketball court, clenching his hand tightly and shifting his fingers beneath his jacket. The moment, captured as he greeted 22-year-old activist Yekaterina Leshchinskaya, quickly went viral online; with users claiming his hand looked “sore, swollen, and pale.” According to Daily Mail, this isn’t the first time Putin’s hands have drawn attention; earlier photos from military visits during the Ukraine war showed dark marks and IV-like punctures. The Kremlin, however, has yet to issue any statement, keeping the mystery around the Russian president’s health alive.