Newly surface video footage of Russian leader Vladimir Putin has many wondering, and speculating, whether he’s battling a deadly health problem and could be living out his last days.
According to a Daily Mail report, video footage released over the weekend appears to show Putin’s legs twitching uncontrollably at a public event.
There has long been speculation that Putin may have Parkinson’s disease.
In the video, Putin appeared unable to control his movements as he gave an hour-long speech at a podium in Astana, Kazakhstan.
In the clip, the twitching seems to start in his left foot before affecting both his legs and feet.
Putin's legs Twitch unctrollably. pic.twitter.com/ko5jDTv9Oj
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According to outlet, Putin has been the center of rumours about his health in recent years. The Kremlin has vehemently denied the claims.
Per the report, last week, Ukraine’s internal affairs spokesman Anton Geraschenko claimed during an eight-minute video address, Putin showed signs of serious health problems.
He said that the footage appeared to have been manipulated, with his hands barely moving.
Analysts suggested the changes could have been made to hide the effects of Parkinson’s disease that causes the body to shake.
Commenting on the latest video, Gerashenko said: ‘I wasn’t sure about Putin’s hands.
‘But these legs and feet are definitely his. And the heels, too. That’s clear.’
The latest footage comes after Putin suffered mystery itching during a trip outside Moscow last month.
He was seen repeatedly rubbing and scratching his face and the back of his neck as he paid a visit to a new fencing centre in the city of Ufa.