Summary
A video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin coughing during a speech was briefly posted online and then removed by the Kremlin. The speech was meant for International Women’s Day, but an edited version without the coughing was later released. There is speculation about Putin's health, but the Kremlin and Western intelligence say he is in good health.
Key Facts
- A video of President Putin coughing during a speech appeared briefly on the Kremlin's Telegram channel.
- The video was intended for International Women's Day and was later edited to remove the coughing.
- The original video was accidentally released and then deleted.
- News outlets like the BBC and the Telegraph reported on this video.
- There have been rumors about Putin's health, but no verified medical issues.
- Western intelligence and the Kremlin say Putin is healthy.
- Speculation arose that the leak of the video might have been intentional.
- The edited version of the speech praised women and mentioned contributions in areas linked to military operations.
