A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s legs “twitching suspiciously” during a goodbye talk with US President Donald Trump in Alaska has gone viral, sparking a new round of conspiracy theories about his health and posture.
The footage, which was taken after a joint news conference, shows Putin standing next to Trump, his translator, and security guards. The Russian leader’s knee keeps going down in the video, which makes his legs look weak. He also seems to be lifting his left heel and toe.
The Growth of Conspiracy Theories
The video soon went viral on social media, especially among Ukrainian users and news sources, who came up with several explanations for the behavior. Some others thought that Putin was wearing “hidden platforms” in his shoes to make up for a “Napoleon complex,” while others said he was wearing a “exoskeleton” to help him stand up straight.
People on the platform X (previously Twitter) thought that the “jelly legs” and twitching were signs of a “mysterious” health problem. One person said, “Putin might be sick with an unknown disease.” Putin, who is 72 years old and has a bloated face, has jelly legs, which means his legs are jerking uncontrollably. Someone else said, “What the heck is wrong with Putin?” His body is shaking so much that he can’t stand still.
Health Rumors in a Bigger Picture
People have been guessing about Putin’s health before. For years, there have been speculations regarding his health. Many stories, though sometimes unproven, say that he has a number of terrible ailments, including as cancer and Parkinson’s disease. The Kremlin has always refuted these rumors, saying that the Russian president is in great shape.
Some people also noticed that Putin didn’t have what is commonly called his “gunslinger gait,” which is a unique way of walking where one arm swings while the other stays still. This is a stance that many often say he learned from his time in the KGB. People are talking and speculating more about the new footage because it seems to show him acting differently than normal.