Putin Makes First Appearance After More Than 10 Days
Published at(ST. PETERSBURG, Russia) — Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared in public Monday for the first time in more than 10 days. Putin was in St. Petersburg for a meeting with Kyrgyzstan’s president.
Putin apparently addressed the rumors about his disappearance, according to Interfax, telling reporters things “would be boring out without gossip.”
Out of public view since March 5, speculation about Putin’s whereabouts and his health stirred in the media. The Kremlin consistently denied claims the Russian leader, who rarely shies away from the spotlight, was ill.
In a photo from his appearance on Monday, Putin appeared to be in good health.
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