* Vladimir Putin is seen immersing himself in icy water in a video released today
* It comes amid rumours regarding the state of the 68-year-old leader's health
* The ritual was to mark the Epiphany when Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate the baptism of Jesus Chris
Vladimir Putin has defied rumours about the state of his health by taking a dip in icy waters near Moscow to mark the Orthodox Epiphany.
The 68-year-old Russian president looked fit and healthy in tight blue swimming trunks as he dunked in a pool, repeatedly crossing himself, in footage released today.
He was taking part in an annual ritual undertaken by millions of Russians at a time of year when the air temperature sits around -17C (1.4F).
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WNU Editor: I guess reports of his failing health were exaggerated. On a personal note. I did that once to mark Orthodox Epiphany when I was an athletic and fit 35 year old. Never again.
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There's that C so you know it's cold.
Putin stand-in for cold water epiphanies.
Putin is old. No kidding
But can you imagine Joe Biden going into such water and not having a cardiac event?
Joe was crying yesterday about dying like he knows that TPTB will off him. His usefulness to them is done.
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