"Could It Be Parkinson's?" Swollen Veins on Putin's Hand Fuel Health Speculation

Appeared Uncomfortable While Clenching Right Hand at Official Event

Speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health has arisen after his noticeably swollen right hand was captured on camera.

Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin's swollen back of the hand was spotted, raising concerns about his health. Kremlin, New York Post

On November 10 (local time), the New York Post reported, "President Putin's hand appeared swollen and painful," adding, "As images showed bulging veins, a range of online speculation emerged, from Parkinson's disease to cancer."

According to the report, President Putin showed signs of discomfort while clenching his right hand during an event held in Samara, Russia, on November 6. He was also frequently seen clenching his hand while addressing supporters.

Recently, the swollen back of Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand was spotted, raising concerns about his health. Photo by New York Post

Anton Gerashchenko, former adviser to Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs, stated, "There is a problem with President Putin's hand," and added, "The veins are severely swollen." Another Ukrainian broadcaster, Dmytro Gordon, claimed, "President Putin's hand is swollen and painful, and the veins on one side are noticeably bulging."

President Putin's hand previously became a subject of controversy during the early stages of Russia's war in Ukraine in 2022. At the time, a black spot was noticed on his hand during a military unit visit, and some speculated that marks visible in certain photos were from intravenous drips.

Around the same period, President Putin was also seen gripping a table tightly or experiencing hand tremors during speeches, leading to rumors of Parkinson's disease. However, the Russian government at the time denied any concerns regarding President Putin's health.

President Putin is not the only leader whose hand photos have sparked controversy online. In July, U.S. President Donald Trump was also caught up in health speculation after a bruise was spotted on his hand. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt dismissed the rumors, attributing the bruise to frequent handshakes.

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