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Putin's 'shaky' legs after Trump summit reignite health conspiracy theories
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Most people watching Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump's 'summit of the century' in Alaska overnight were left feeling pretty underwhelmed. The US president famous for his love of a deal failed to reach one, while the subsequent blockbuster joint press conference between the world's two most powerful leaders fizzled out in 12 minutes. Ukrainians will have been looking on aghast at Putin being given the red carpet treatment after the horrors his war have inflicted on their country. But some managed to find some humour in the otherwise gloomy meeting after a clip of Putin bidding farewell to Trump once again raised eyebrows about his health. The footage shows the Russian leader's legs twitching oddly at the knees and rocking back and forward on his heel and toes. On Telegram, the Times of Ukraine channel asked: 'Attention — Putin's legs. What is wrong with them?' The Nevzorov channel said: 'Putin seems to have achieved his goal, but he is twitching suspiciously. His legs are 'shaking'. Maybe his shoes are tight.' Crimean Wind suggested Putin was wearing 'a strange element resembling a light exoskeleton' under his suit trousers. Others pointed out the thick soles on his shoes, saying he was trying to overcome his 'Napoleon complex' and bridge the eight-inch height difference between them. 'Apparently, suffering from a Napoleon complex, Putin decided not to limit himself to traditional shoes with hidden platforms adding up to five inches in height for the 'meeting of the century',' Crimean Wind continued. After the summit, Trump said Ukraine should agree a deal to end the war with Russia because 'Russia is a very big power, and they're not'. In a major shift, Trump also said he had agreed with Putin that the best way to end the war was to go straight to a peace settlement – not via a ceasefire, as Ukraine and its European allies, until now with US support, have been demanding. The war – the deadliest in Europe for 80 years – has killed or wounded well over a million people from both sides, including thousands of mostly Ukrainian civilians, according to analysts. Later, Putin was seen bending his knee to lay flowers at the graves of Soviet pilots and other military personnel at the Fort Richardson Memorial Cemetery. During the Lend-Lease programme during the Second World War, Soviet pilots trained in Alaska and ferried US-built aircraft across the Bering Strait. More Trending Some died during training or flights. After laying flowers, Putin returned to his 'Flying Kremlin' Il-96-300PU presidential plane, where he is known as 'Passenger Number One'. Footage from Putin's plane showed he was given a stealth F-22 US air force fighter escort from Anchorage to the American-Russian border. Soon afterwards – after crossing the International Date Line – Putin landed in the far-flung Russian region Chukotka, where ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was once the governor, for meetings with local officials. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Shocking enemy who'd nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he ends Russia-Ukraine war MORE: Russia-linked DHL warehouse fire in Birmingham left Amazon container '100% destroyed' MORE: Who is Gavin Newsom? The trolling Democrat feuding with Donald Trump
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
What's going on with Putin's jelly legs? Vlad's mad twitching feet at Trump talks spark speculation he was wearing LIFTS
VLADIMIR Putin's uncontrollable shaky legs as he bid farewell to Donald Trump at the Alaskan summit have sparked wild speculation he was wearing Lifts. Many claim the Russian leader opted for the height-boosting shoes to minimise his height difference with the 6ft3 inch-tall US president. 5 Putin's twitchy feet have sparked wild speculation Credit: East2west News 5 His legs appeared to bend constantly while talking to Donald Trump Credit: East2west News 5 He turned his feet up and down as though to balance himself Credit: East2west News It comes as the Russian leader has been dogged by persistent health rumour for years - including suggestions he has Parkinson's or cancer - which have all been denied by the Kremlin. Ukrainian news outlets were quick to call out the despot's jelly legs and speculate whether his furious twitches were caused by his height-boosting shoes. Times of Ukraine said: 'Attention — Putin's legs. What is wrong with them?' While Telegram channel Nevzorov added: 'Putin seems to have achieved his goal, but he is twitching suspiciously. His legs are 'shaking.' Maybe his shoes are tight". Trump, a lofty 6ft3 inches tall towers above Putin who stands at just 5ft7, making many wonder whether the Russian leader opted for some extra thick-soled shoes to appear more dominant during the historic meeting. One Ukrainian outlet suggested the despot "suddenly grew" for his meeting and even pondered whether he might have been wearing an exoskeleton to enhance his posture. The wearable device can be worn to aid individuals with physical movement and improve motion. Footage showed Putin repeatedly bending his knee as he stood speaking to Trump. Trump-Putin latest: Don hails 'productive' talks with Vlad… but reveals 'there is no deal yet' with 'calls to be made' Leaning slightly on his left side, he also repeatedly raised his left toe and heel as though to steady himself amid the constant jerking. The US President greeted his Russian counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Air Base on Friday. Trump later hailed his talks with Vladimir Putin as "great and very successful" as he detailed the next steps in securing peace in Ukraine. The US delegation left Alaska in Air Force One after a busy day and landed back in Washington shortly after 7am. He then revealed on Truth Social that he informed the European side and Zelensky of Putin's main wish for a complete end to the war instead of a ceasefire. HEALTH CONCERNS It's not the first time Putin has sparked speculation over his health because of his twitchy legs. Last year, Professor Erik Bucy, body language pro, told The Sun that the Russian despot appeared fidgety and "emaciated" as he sagged during his famous interview with Tucker Carlson. Bucy said that "Putin is not completely comfortable in his own skin", pointing to his twitching feet, fidgety hands and sagging posture. She explained: "Putin does not sit as comfortably as Carlson, nor does he show as much bodily discipline, circling his feet at times perhaps out of nervousness or physical discomfort." Bizarre footage then emerged later that year showing the depot twitching wildly at a public event in Astana, Kazakhstan. During the hour-long speech, the Russian president continually moved his legs and feet in a movement that seemed involuntary as his muscles appeared to twitch. First, his right foot started moving from side to side then the bizarre movement appeared to affect more of his leg with his knee and his twitching and moving. Concerns about Putin's health have been raised for years after the president's "strongman" image took a hit due to dramatic changes in his appearance. Parkinson's rumours first emerged over three years ago when Vlad appeared bloated and shaky as he barked orders at defence chief Sergei Shoigu over the siege of Mariupol. He has also been seen having difficulty walking, appearing out of breath, and pulling bizarre gurning faces. The tyrant has also appeared to be in some kind of pain as he was previously filmed strongly gripping tables while in meetings. Around the same time in 2022, experts started highlighting his "bloated" and "weakened" appearance as some suggested he could have had thyroid cancer. It was also at this time that the despot's twitching legs were first noticed. In July of that year, the leader's face twitched and his legs wobbled as he waited 48 seconds for a handshake with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. 5 Putin's twitchy feets Credit: East2west News
