Rumours about Vladimir Putin' s health have spiralled in previous weeks following recent outings and reports that he will be undergoing cancer treatment.
Putin, 69, has been in power for two decades and last year signed a law enabling him to run for another two six-year terms in 2024 and 2030.
The Kremlin boss has altered the laws of the country so he could be in power until at least 2036 and it is thought to be unlikely he will step down.
