Major security measures suggesting paranoia over his safety were put in place ahead of the Kremlin leader’s visit.

Officials were quick to quash potential speculation that developed in the wake of a recent television appearance by Putin, who has been dogged by rumours of ill health since 2022

Speculation surrounds Vladimir Putin's health as the Kremlin forcibly rushed out a statement denying any problems.

The Russian dictator, 72, was speaking in a televised session with his health minister Mikhail Murashko aimed at encouraging people to have flu jabs

The Kremlin has been forced to rush out a statement denying Vladimir Putin has health problems after he admitted undergoing regular examinations at a Moscow hospital. The Russian leader, 72, recently spoke in a televised session with health minister Mikhail Murashko aimed at encouraging citizens to have flu jabs.