“What’s Going On?” Ukraine Official’s Post On Putin’s Health Goes Viral

Rumours about Vadimir Putin’s health have increased since Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health has been in focus since he launched an invasion of Ukraine in February last year. Several instances of speculation about Mr Putin’s health have prompted heightened media attention and discussions about the future of Russia’s leadership. Most of them have turned out to be untrue, and Russia never officially issued any statement about Mr Putin’s health. However, another social media post is gaining traction among internet users, which has ignited concerns about Mr Putin’s health.

The post was originally shared on Telegram by a blogger Pozdnyakov, according to UK-based Express. It carries a picture of Mr Putin along with the text: “God, don’t you leave us. Pray to God you are alive and healthy.”

The cryptic message sparked a wave of discussions on social media platforms, with users enquiring about the well-being of Mr Putin, the outlet further said. However, no official statement has been issued by the Russian government.