Details Suggest Putin's Health Issues; Ex-Advisor Claims Stroke in 2022

Recent public appearances by Russian President Vladimir Putin have reignited speculation about his health, with observers noting difficulties in his speech and a perceived fragile posture. A former political speechwriter for Putin has suggested that the first signs of serious medical problems emerged in 2022, alleging that the Russian leader suffered a stroke that year.

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That's when we first noticed the symptoms. He had obvious tremors in his hand and leg.

According to the British publication Express, this former advisor stated that concerning symptoms, including "obvious tremors in his hand and leg," were first observed shortly after the invasion of Ukraine began. These observations have fueled further speculation, particularly after a recent speech at the Kremlin where Putin's diction was unclear and he appeared to struggle with articulation. During a visit to China, he was also seen walking with small, unsteady steps and adopting a hunched posture while meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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The speech changes observed in recent public appearances could be related to severe chronic stress.

Israeli doctor Tatiana Kogan has analyzed Putin's public appearances, suggesting that the speech changes could be linked to severe chronic stress. Kogan explained that stress can lead to hypertrophy of the jaw muscles, restricting tongue movement and causing articulation difficulties. Despite these analyses and persistent rumors, Putin has continued his official duties, attending international summits and delivering public addresses. At a recent ASEAN summit, he described Moscow's relations with regional states as "an important stabilizing factor in the Asia-Pacific region."

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It took two days, with one night spent in the clinic. I arrived in the afternoon and left the next day. Thank God, everything is fine.

Putin's health has been a subject of various rumors over the years. In November of the previous year, he acknowledged spending a night in a clinic for medical investigations, stating, "Thank God, everything is fine." Last summer, he also admitted to experiencing deteriorating eyesight, though he expressed reluctance to wear glasses. In 2022, Oleksii Danilov, head of Ukraine's National Security Council, claimed Putin was "gravely ill," and independent Russian media reported on an extensive medical team accompanying him. However, the Kremlin has consistently refuted all reports of serious ailments affecting the Russian president.

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A few years ago, my eyesight deteriorated slightly, but I didn't want to wear glasses so as not to get used to them.