Putin’s ‘jelly legs’ in Alaska assembly with Trump spark conspiracy theories on-line

The Kremlin footage confirmed Putin’s knee jolting repeatedly as he stood in a nook speaking to his US counterpart, together with a translator, flanked by safety groups and aides.

Within the clip, the Russian chief saved dipping one knee as he stood beside Trump, making his legs seem wobbly, as he continued to lift his left toe and heel.

Ukrainian social media customers and information shops have been fast to drift conspiracy theories to clarify the Russian chief’s actions. Whereas some accused him of carrying “hidden platforms” in his footwear on account of a “Napoleon complicated”, others claimed that he donned an “exoskeleton” to higher his posture.

On X, many started theorising that the twitching and “jelly legs” have been brought on by a “mysterious” well being situation. “Putin could also be affected by a mysterious sickness. The 72-year-old Putin with a swollen face is affected by jelly legs (uncontrollable leg twitching),” claimed one consumer.

One other remarked, “What the heck is unsuitable with Putin? Have a look at his physique, nearly convulsing, unable to face nonetheless.”

Others theorised that the Russian chief by no means landed in Alaska and a physique double was despatched in his place to fulfill Trump. “I don’t suppose a KGB Grasp Spy would shake his legs a lot when standing. This man ain’t Putin,” stated certainly one of them.

Many additionally pointed to Putin’s absence of his ordinary “gunslinger gait.” The Russian chief normally walks with one arm nonetheless by his facet and the opposite swinging, possible on account of his KGB coaching, wherein brokers maintain a gun near themselves when strolling.