Putin health fears return as despot leaves Kremlin just once in weeks after 'limp'

Speculation about Vladimir Putin's health is mounting again after the Russian President has made just one public appearance in weeks, reigniting long-standing concerns about his wellbeing View 4 Images Fresh questions have been raised over Vladimir Putin's health (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

In recent weeks Russian President Vladimir Putin has made only a single public outing, raising fresh questions about his health and prompting international attention. ‌

On October 8, 2025, he attended a summit in Tajikistan – his first visible engagement in weeks – followed shortly by the launch of nuclear war games on October 22, which he personally oversaw. Aside from these events, the Kremlin has remained largely silent on his movements, fuelling speculation. ‌

The Russian