Putin steals rumors about his health by pouring into frozen waters at -17C to mark Orthodox Epiphany
- Vladimir Putin is seen immersing himself in freezing water in a video released today
- He comes amid rumors of the 68-year-old director’s state of health
- The ceremony marked the Epiphany when Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate the baptism of Jesus Chris
Vladimir Putin has defied rumors about his state of health by drowning in frozen waters near Moscow to mark the Orthodox Epiphany.
The 68-year-old Russian president looked fit and healthy in tight blue swimming trunks as he swayed in a pool, overwhelmed himself again, in films filmed. released today.
It took part in an annual ceremony estimated by millions of Russians at a time of year when air temperatures sit around -17C (1.4F).
Video showed a putin getting into a cross-shaped bath to perform the ritual in front of an elegant cross made of ice.
This is a tradition. It does not influence traditions, ‘mentions Dmitry Peskov, referring to the centuries-old practice among Russian Orthodox Christians of cutting holes to immerse themselves in frozen lakes and rivers on the day Jesus Christ was baptized in the Jordan River.
Vladimir Putin has spread rumors about his state of health by drowning in icy waters near Moscow to mark the Orthodox Epiphany
The 68-year-old Russian president looked fit and healthy while rocking in a pool, once again overwhelmed himself, in films released today.
The video released by the Kremlin comes amid rumors of Putin’s health condition, with some even announcing that the president could step down this year and sign a surrogate.
The Kremlin has strongly denied any rumors regarding accused medical matters.
One online starter was arguing that the Russian president may have been sending out a subtle message through his choice of swimwear.
‘Pay attention to the color of Putin’s stocks,’ someone wrote under the video, referring to the blue captions belonging to Alexei Navalny who is believed to be the originator of the Kremlin criticizing Novichok poisoning, according to a statement at Russian hands. hit squad information.
Putin, in tight blue swimming trunks, appeared healthy as he sprayed a dip in the frozen waters
The president of Russia took part in an annual ceremony in which millions of Russians took part at a time of year when air temperatures sit around -17C (1.4F)
In the video, Putin is seen in blue swimming trunks with black stripes.
Navalny was sentenced to 30 days in prison on Monday, one day after returning to Russia after life-saving medical treatment in Germany.
Russian officials allege he violated the terms of a three-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud by reporting to a probation office during his recovery.
After sentencing, Navalny called on Russians to take to the streets to protest.
Putin attacked cold waters the day after the Kremlin criticized the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny (right) for a month after his return to Russia after recovering from Novichok poisoning in Germany
After sentencing, Navalny called on Russians to take to the streets to protest. Pictured: Navalny showers the winning sign as he leaves Khimski police station for transport elsewhere Monday night
The United States, the United Kingdom, France and the European Union are among Western powers to have called for the release of Navalny after he was arrested at the airport after his arrival. ashore Sunday.
The arrested opposition leader – who could face further lawsuits – called through his alliance in London Vladimir Ashurkov, for the West to impose sanctions on Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea FC, and several other Russian figures including former Arsenal Alisher. Usmanov.
Abramovich was ‘one of the main enablers and beneficiaries of the Russian kleptocracy, with considerable connections and assets in the West’, Ashurkov said.
Shortly before Alexei returned to Russia, we had a discussion about why sanctions don’t work. He said sanctions are not working because the West has stopped controlling people with the money.
‘It is not enough to discipline employees who just follow orders in arresting and murdering dissidents.
‘The West needs to control the decision-makers and the people who have their money. Nothing less will affect the behavior of the Russian authorities. ‘