Putin health fears as swollen veins look ‘extremely painful’ | World | News
Recent photos of Vladimir Putin have sparked new speculation about his health, drawing attention to the visibly strained and swollen appearance of his hands. A recent handshake between Vladimir Putin and a public health expert raised concerns about the leader’s physical condition. In a meeting with 22-year-old Yekaterina Leshchinskaya, who heads the Russian Healthy Motherland movement, 73-year-old Putin talked about a possible ban on the sale of e-cigarettes. However, attention shifted when viewers focused on the appearance of her hands. When he extended his arm to greet her, his right hand was visibly veined, with prominent tendons and thinner, more wrinkled skin, leading to further speculation about his health.
The 73-year-old Russian leader had been facing persistent rumors for several years that he was dealing with ailments such as Parkinson’s disease or cancer; Allegations that the Kremlin has consistently rejected as false.
Nexta, the pro-Ukrainian news outlet that spread the video on social media, said: “Social media users are stunned by what has happened at the hands of the Russian dictator; they look extremely painful.”
The Kremlin has not yet commented on the latest allegations regarding Putin’s health.
Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon said: “Putin is clenching his hands like fists.
“They look swollen and painful, while the veins are noticeably swollen.”
Politician and security expert Anton Gerashchenko added: “Putin has a problem on his hands.
“Except they’re covered in blood up to their elbows [from his killing in the war]”And his veins are swollen.”
According to some sources, Putin exhibits typical age-related changes, which he allegedly tries to hide from the public with cosmetic procedures. Maintaining a youthful and vigorous image became an important part of how he presented himself to Russia.
The attention paid to Putin’s hands is reminiscent of the ongoing controversy over the hands of Donald Trump, who has been frequently photographed showing noticeable bruising.
Azeem Majeed, Professor and Head of Primary Care and Public Health at Imperial College London, told the Express it was risky to comment on someone’s health without proper access to their medical records.
The GP said: “Without direct access to comprehensive medical records, including laboratory results, imaging and detailed clinical notes on diseases and their severity, any assessment is based on incomplete or second-hand data such as public appearances, media reports or partial statements. This leads to guesses rather than evidence-based conclusions.”
“Public information, such as videos or statements, can be misinterpreted. For example, a public figure’s behavior or appearance may be attributed to a medical condition when it could be due to fatigue, stress, or other non-medical factors,” Majeed said. he said.
