Rumours about Vladimir Putin's health have circulated for years, driven by his occasional bloated appearance and stiff movements. Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has added to the speculation, questioning the Russian leader's well-being. But are these claims based on fact, or are they merely wartime rhetoric?
During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Zelensky bluntly stated that Putin "will die soon," reinforcing long-standing speculation about the Russian leader's deteriorating health.
