A new clip released shows Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with the Healthy Motherland movement on November 6, where his enlarged hands drew media scrutiny.
Video Highlights Putin’s Hands
A recording of the meeting was shared on social media, where observers noted Putin’s hands appeared swollen and veins were visible.
Some commentators suggested the visible conditions could be signs of Parkinson’s disease.
Meeting with Healthy Motherland Leader
On Thursday, November 6, Putin met with Kateryna Leszczynska, head of the “Zdrowa Ojczyzna” (Healthy Motherland) movement.
During the discussion, Putin spoke about a proposal to ban the sale of e‑cigarettes in Russia.
Health Speculations in Social Media
Ukrainian former interior minister Anton Hruszczajko posted the video on the X platform, asking, “What’s happening with Putin’s hands in this film?”
Kremlin Denies Parkinson Claims
Rumors about Putin’s health, including possible Parkinson’s disease, have circulated for years.
The Kremlin has repeatedly denied such reports, and independent experts warn that such conditions can only be diagnosed through detailed neurological examinations.
Russia to Legislate E‑Cigarette Ban
The footage was also posted on the Healthy Motherland Instagram profile, where Leszczynska called the event “historic” because Putin endorsed the initiative for a full ban on e‑cigarette sales.
The State Duma is already working on a draft law to prohibit the sale of e‑cigarettes nationwide.