Putin experiences coughing fit in leaked behind-the-scenes footage

A video featuring Vladimir Putin in the midst of a coughing fit was inadvertently released by the Kremlin before being quickly deleted. The 73-year-old president, known for projecting a tough image, struggled during a message for International Women’s Day, prompting Kremlin spokesperson Alexander Yushanev to label the incident a “weekend mistake.” Speculation about Putin’s health continues amid ongoing rumors and reports of his reliance on medical support.

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