Vladimir Putin asserts his good health following a two-day medical examination, despite declining a blood pressure test during an artificial intelligence conference in Moscow.
Vladimir Putin has publicly stated that he is in good health after undergoing a two-day medical checkup, despite ongoing speculation regarding his physical condition. The Russian president made these remarks during the AI Journey forum in Moscow, where he was invited to test an AI-powered kiosk designed to measure users’ pulse and blood pressure through a fingertip scanner.
According to reports, Putin, 73, was surrounded by bodyguards when he addressed the audience, saying, “I recently had my annual checkup. It took two and a half days, including an overnight stay at the clinic. Thank God, everything is fine.” His comments come amid persistent rumors about his health, particularly following observations of bruising on his hands.
On November 9, at another event in Moscow, observers noted that Putin appeared to have a bruised or swollen hand. Ukrainian presidential advisor Anton Gerashchenko shared a close-up photo of Putin’s hand on social media platform X, claiming that his “veins are bulging” and suggesting that there may be something concerning about the Russian leader’s hands.
In March, speculation about Putin’s health intensified when President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine predicted that Putin “will die soon,” amid rumors that he may be suffering from cancer or having experienced strokes. Additionally, a video from a meeting in 2022 showed Putin gripping a table tightly, leading some to speculate about possible Parkinson’s disease or chronic pain.
During the AI forum, Putin also expressed his belief in the potential for humans to live up to 150 years. “It is probably possible to reach 150,” he remarked. “But it will always be too few, just like with money — always.” This is not the first time Putin has mused about longevity and the future of human life.
In a previous hot mic exchange with China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un at a summit in Beijing in September, Putin was overheard joking about biotechnology and organ transplants, stating, “The longer you live, the younger you become. Perhaps one day, we may even achieve immortality.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kremlin for further comments regarding Putin’s health and his recent statements.
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