Is Russian President Putin In Poor Health?

The 69-year-old appeared to be walking with a limp as he descended from a podium and walked to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier  

Daily Mail: Putin, 69, is seen limping during Victory Day parade after watching display with a blanket over his lap in latest sign of his poor health 

* Vladimir Putin observed Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square on Monday 

* He appeared to be walking with a limp as he went to lay a wreath after a speech 

* The leader also threw a blanket over his knees while sitting to watch scaled-down parade 

* It comes amid persistent rumours that Putin is unwell and his health has got worse amid the war 

Vladimir Putin appeared to walk with a limp and sat with a blanket over his lap during Victory Day commemorations in Moscow today, raising fresh doubts over his health. 

The Russian leader, 69, attended the event - which commemorates Nazi Germany's surrender in 1945 - to give a speech during which he projected an image of Russian strength and military might despite the faltering war in Ukraine. 

But at several points - including as he left a speaking podium and went to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider to lay a wreath - Putin appeared to be walking with a heavy step, as if trying to disguise a limp.  

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WNU Editor: For someone who is 69 years old he looked OK to me at today's Victory Day celebrations. 

More News On Russian President Putin's Health 

Vladimir Putin sparks more health rumours as coughing president covers up with blanket -- Mirror  

Vladimir Putin sparks more health rumours as coughing president covers up with blanket -- Independent  

Putin sparks more health speculation by covering legs with blanket at parade -- NYPost  

'Well-known' oligarch 'close to Putin' says 'stories about him going bonkers are not a joke' and a 'nuclear strike threat is very real' -- Daily Mail  

Why Are We So Obsessed With Putin's Health? -- Ed Browne, Newsweek