Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday denied speculation that President Vladimir Putin was ill, saying there were no indications that he had any illness.
Putin's health and private life are taboo topics in Russia that are not addressed in public.
In response to a question about this from the French "TF1" station, Lavrov said, "I do not think that rational people can see in this person signs of illness or illness."
Lavrov indicated that Putin - who will turn 70 in October - appears in public "on a daily basis."
Lavrov said - in comments published by the Russian Foreign Ministry - you can watch him on screens and read and listen to his speeches, adding I leave it to the conscience of those who spread these rumors.
A few days ago, the British newspaper (The Times) reported - in a report - that President Putin had leukemia, and underwent surgery on his back related to this disease shortly before he issued the order to "invade Ukraine".
The newspaper quoted the American magazine "New Lines" as saying that a wealthy Russian (oligarch) close to the Kremlin mentioned this in a recording during a discussion with a Western investor in mid-March, complaining that the president had gone "mad", and that there was resentment Deeply in Moscow about the state of the economy, adding, "We all hope for Putin's death."
The Russian billionaire went on to say that Putin destroyed the Russian, Ukrainian and many other economies, "The problem is in his head, one crazy person can turn the world upside down."
The Times indicated that speculation about Putin's health had developed after he was seen on several occasions limping, and he was seen during another meeting last April with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu holding a table to lean on.
She added that Putin was wrapped in a heavy blanket of wool during the Victory Day parade last week, prompting further speculation.
Medical experts explained Putin's swollen face as a possible use of steroids that could be prescribed to treat cancer.