Overview
- Vladimir Putin told India Today that true immortality is not possible, saying, “Everything has an end — only God is eternal.”
- He said human lifespans can be extended significantly and argued he is “100%” sure advances will come from healthcare and AI‑based drug development.
- Citing public‑health gains, he noted India’s average life expectancy rose from about 31 to roughly 70 years and infant mortality fell fourfold.
- The interview was prompted by a September hot‑mic clip in Beijing with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un that discussed life extension and mentioned organ transplantation.
- Reporting on the clip included interpreter‑relayed lines referencing biotechnology and predictions of lifespans up to 150 years, which helped fuel global interest.