Posted 1/11/2024, 12:21:25 PM
Putin Remarks Spark Renewed Speculation of Body Double Use Ahead of 2024 Election
- Putin made remarks about friends not recognizing him anymore, sparking speculation about use of body doubles
- Academic Valery Solovey, who previously claimed Putin died in 2023, seized on comments as proof Putin uses doubles
- Solovey claimed Putin body stored in freezer since October 2023, with Security Council head Nikolai Patrushev secretly leading
- Kremlin has repeatedly denied allegations of Putin's ill health and use of body doubles
- Remarks came during Far East visit ahead of 2024 election Putin expected to win, where he also discussed policies to encourage large families