World · 20 May 2026
Putin's stiff leg seen at China summit
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Vladimir Putin's unusual gait was observed upon his Beijing summit arrival, with Ukrainian commentators quickly ridiculing the video. His right leg looked stiff or painful as he walked the red carpet to greet Chinese president Xi Jinping. He wore platform shoes, reportedly adding up to three inches to his 5ft7 stature alongside Xi.
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