Kremlin Denies Reports of Putin's Heart Attack, Dismisses Body Double Rumors

Anonymous Telegram account General SVR purports dire health conditions for Putin, sparking skepticism among experts and trigger a denial from the Kremlin.

The Kremlin refuted reports of Russian President Vladimir Putin suffering a cardiac arrest over the weekend, with claims originating from an anonymous Telegram channel, General SVR.
The Telegram channel also asserted that Putin has been using a body double in official meetings to hide his declining health. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed these claims as 'absurd' hoaxes.
President Putin made public appearances last week, attending an international summit in China and meeting athletes in the city of Perm in Russia, challenging the rumours around his health.
Despite suspicions about the authenticity of the claims made by the General SVR channel, it has cited concerns among Putin’s inner circle about his health following the alleged heart attack.
Claims about Putin's deteriorating health, rumored across multiple platforms, haven't been independently substantiated, leading experts suggest skepticism and caution should be applied when consuming such information.