Vladimir Putin declared himself to be in good health following a two-day medical examination, despite opting out of a blood pressure screening at an AI event, according to various reports.
Appearing at the AI Journey forum in Moscow, Putin, aged 73, received an invitation to test a new AI-powered kiosk that gauges users’ pulse and blood pressure via a fingertip scanner, per reports.
The Russian president, accompanied by bodyguards, reportedly informed the audience: “I recently had my annual medical check-up. It spanned two and a half days, including an overnight stay at the clinic. Thank God, everything is fine,” he conveyed, as reported by .
These comments surfaced amidst persistent speculation concerning Putin’s health.
At another gathering in Moscow on November 9, observers noted that the leader had a bruised or swollen hand.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Anton Gerashchenko posted a close-up image of the president’s hand on X, alleging his “veins are bulging” and adding, “There’s something amiss with Putin’s hands.”
In March, reports indicated that President Zelenskyy had predicted Putin ‘will die soon’ as speculation mounted regarding him potentially suffering from cancer or strokes.
A video from 2022 showing Putin gripping a table during a discussion with defense officials also led some to suggest he was afflicted with Parkinson’s disease or chronic pain.
At the forum held on Wednesday, Putin expressed his belief that humans could eventually attain an age of 150 years, as reported by .
“It is probably achievable to reach 150,” he stated. “But it will always be too little, just like with money — always.”
This is not the first occasion the Russian leader has reflected on the concept of longevity.
During an unrecorded exchange with China’s Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un at a Beijing summit in September, he was overheard making jokes about biotechnology and organ transplantation.
“The more you live, the younger you become,” he observed. “Perhaps one day, we might even achieve immortality.”
Digital has sought further comment from the Kremlin.