There has been much speculation about the health of its president Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. Some rumours have suggested the 69-year-old has terminal cancer while others point towards a Parkinson's disease or dementia diagnosis. Theories have even gone as far as to suggest Putin might already be dead..
The leader prompted the biggest war in Europe since World War Two on the basis that Western-leaning Ukraine was a threat and that Russia could not feel "safe, develop and exist". Since the invasion began on February 24, thousands have died while towns and cities lie in ruins. Around 13 million people have left where they called home.
As the already prominent leader appears on our screens more than ever before, many have been speculating that the Russian leader may not be in the best of health.
