Speculation continues about Putin's declining health as he appears frail and feeble.

There has been a lot of talk surrounding the health of the Russian president ever since he launched a full-scale war in Ukraine. Many people are speculating that he may be terminally ill. This speculation only grew stronger when he seemed to be feeling unwell during a recent summit held in Belarus. During this summit, which took place on Friday in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, Vladimir Putin appeared frail and not his usual self while discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko.

At the summit, Putin made comments questioning the legitimacy of Volodymyr Zelensky's position as President of Ukraine. He also talked about the recent nuclear drills in Russia and reaffirmed the federation's support for continued cooperation with Belarus. However, during the press conference held after the summit, Putin looked noticeably rundown as news broke of minor successes in Ukrainian efforts to push back against Russia's latest assault on the frontline in Kharkiv.

As the full-scale invasion has now been raging for over two years, the rumors about Putin's health have only intensified. Despite this, he and President Lukashenko both reaffirmed their countries' mutual strategic and political support at the summit. Putin, who is now 71 years old, was just sworn in for his fifth term as president earlier in March, marking 24 years since he first took office. Footage from his meetings and public appearances have shown the elderly Russian leader gripping the edge of a table for support and tapping his feet erratically. He also seems unsure on his feet as he walks and his face has become rounder and puffier over the years. Some people even speculate that he may have undergone plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures.

In recent news, Putin has been making headlines for his willingness to halt the war in Ukraine with a ceasefire, but there is one condition – he wants something in return. These headlines only added fuel to the rumors about his physical condition. Just last week, he cancelled a trip to the western Russian border city of Pskov, citing "unfavorable flying conditions." However, weather forecasts for that day showed clear skies. The rumors and speculation continue to swirl, leaving many wondering about the true state of the Russian president's health.

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