Speculations on Lukashenko's Health Rise After Absence from Public Events.

Speculation about the health of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a key ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has grown after he reportedly left Moscow's Victory Day celebrations early. Lukashenko was photographed at the event with a visible bandage on his right arm and was the only head of state in attendance who did not join Putin in laying down flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, fueling speculation about his health. The Belarusian government has remained tight-lipped amid speculation about the president's health as he has avoided public appearances after returning to the Belarusian capital.