The Persistent Speculation: Putin's Health and the Kremlin's Denials
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The Kremlin has denied rumors of Russian President Vladimir Putin's death, calling them a hoax. This is the second time this week that Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has had to dismiss speculation about Putin's health. There is a great deal of secrecy surrounding Putin's personal life and health, which has been a topic of speculation for years. Russian authorities have consistently denied rumors about Putin's health, except for one instance in 2018 when Peskov admitted that the president had a cold.
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