Vladimir Putin has missed an annual ice hockey match where he usually plays the starring role, raising fresh doubts over his health amid persistent rumours the Russian strongman is suffering from multiple medical issues.
The Russian leader, 69, has made a habit of gliding over the ice at an annual match during Russia’s Night Hockey League National Festival in May.
But this year while Putin was ‘expected’ to take part, he instead sent a video message wishing competitors ‘good luck in their…
