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The more his people seek to assure the public that Vladimir Putin is just fine, the more speculation swirls that something - a love child, terminal illness or some exotic Kremlin intrigue - is up with the Russian president

Rumors about Putin range from speculation he is sick or even dead to whispers he is about to become a father. Normally in the public eye on a daily basis, Putin has not been seen since March 5, and has canceled several engagements. Three photos released by the Kremlin, of a meeting purportedly held on Friday, only added to the mystery. The pictures showed the Russian strongman meeting and shaking hands with the head of the Russian Supreme Court, but western media darkly noted that the date the photos were taken could not be confirmed. Some noted that a calendar normally seen on his desk, and which would have effectively dated the photos, was missing.

A Swiss newspaper claimed that Putin was recently in Lugano for the birth of his lovechild with his longtime alleged lover, Olympic gymnast Alina Kabayeva. But Preskov insisted that Putin is not a recent papa.

"The information on a baby born to Vladimir Putin is false," Peskov said, adding, "I am going to ask people who have money to organize a contest on the best media rumor."

Fueling the speculation was a report Thursday from a Kazakhstan government official who said Putin canceled a visit after he had “fallen ill.” Putin also missed a Thursday meeting of Russia’s annual Federal Security Service, an event he has never skipped.

The website RussiaNews.net noted that "Putin umer" or "Putin has died," is now trending on the Russian Internet and that a new website that allows users to ask, "has Putin died?"

Peskov told the radio station Echo of Moscow his boss, a Karate black belt known for swimming in icy waters and riding horses bare-chested, is very much alive and as healthy as ever - even claiming his handshake could break bones.

But without an appearance from Putin, there was no shutting down the rumor machine that went into high gear after a recent planned meeting in the Kazakh capital, Astana, with the leaders of Kazakhstan and Belarus was postponed on short notice. On Wednesday, the government issued a photo of a meeting between Putin and the regional governor of Karelia, which may in fact have actually taken place as early as March 5. 

Peskov told The Associated Press that Putin has a busy agenda in the coming days, including some international meetings. He said that next week the president is set to make a trip to Kazakhstan, which had been planned for this week but abruptly postponed.

Putin, 62, was last seen in public on March 5, when he hosted Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. 

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/03/13/moscow-mystery-questions-persist-about-putin-health/?intcmp=latestnews

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Isn't it interesting that the much vocal and flamboyant Vladimir Putin has not been seen in public since March 5th?
Another Western conspiracy unfolding.

Something really smell very fishy.. Just last two weeks the opposition politician Boris was killed near red square.

Well some russians are saying he died while some are saying he when to visit his gf who just put to bed.. Anyway person no too dey understand this oyinbo people ways.

kastonkastrol:
Something really smell very fishy.. Just last two weeks the opposition politician Boris was killed near red square.

Well some russians are saying he died while some are saying he when to visit his gf who just put to bed.. Anyway person no too dey understand this oyinbo people ways.

I won't be surprised if he's dead (though very unlikely) because he has stepped on too many toes both locally and internationally.
Most russians want him out.

EdCure:
I won't be surprised if he's dead (though very unlikely) because he has stepped on too many toes both locally and internationally.
Most russians want him out.

dude putin is still popular with the Russians. They even love him more when he annexed crimea to Russia. Just yesterday the head of the pro-kremlin pollster said putin approval rate has reached 88% or 89%( I have forgotten the actual percentage though). But my friend, the Russian still love their iron-fist leader. Even though I won't deny the fact that some Russians don't like putin..

Anyway I think the western news media houses are blowing this thing out of proportion.

The strongman of Russia

Putin is the most popular and liked man in Russia.

EdCure:
I won't be surprised if he's dead (though very unlikely) because he has stepped on too many toes both locally and internationally.
Most russians want him out.

Nice info...

Keenly following as the drama unfolds!

kastonkastrol:
dude putin is still popular with the Russians. They even love him more when he annexed crimea to Russia. Just yesterday the head of the pro-kremlin pollster said putin approval rate has reached 88% or 89%( I have forgotten the actual percentage though). But my friend, the Russian still love their iron-fist leader. Even though I won't deny the fact that some Russians don't like putin..

Anyway I think the western news media houses are blowing this thing out of proportion.

seanet02:
Putin is the most popular and liked man in Russia.

On the contrary, recent events and protests in Russia are there for us to see. I think Putin has caused too much enemies for Russia.
Don't be too sure of his popularity.