Rumors and theories have swirled about Putin's health, especially following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Vladimir Putin has been pictured repeatedly carrying out an action which has sparked further rumours about his health - after the leader displayed strange behaviour during a public appearance

After the rumour went viral on social media, the Kremlin had to come to Putin’s rescue. In a statement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russian leader was referring to routine check-ups and was not facing any serious illness.

President says ICC warrant could be a distraction, but downplays risk of arrest given ‘warm’ relations with Brazil.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday his possible attendance at next month's summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Brazil would disrupt the important work there, adding that somebody else would represent Moscow there.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a press conference on Friday that he would not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in November. Putin said he was aware of the commotion surrounding Russia and the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for him.