Trending Now - Kremlin Releases Outtake of Putin's Women's Day Speech

WHO:

President Vladimir Putin, 73 years old

Kremlin, Russian state TV

Dr. Yevgeny Selivanov, top Moscow oncologist

War analyst Denis Kazansky

Ukraine’s internal affairs spokesman Anton Geraschenko

WHAT:

Putin delivered a speech for International Women’s Day on March 8th, 2026.

An unedited video of Putin coughing and asking for a second take was accidentally released to the public.

The Kremlin later replaced the initial video with a shorter, edited version.

Putin was seen struggling to speak and clearing his throat during the speech.

An insider may have leaked the coughing footage deliberately, according to Ukrainian sources.

Putin has been accompanied by around 13 medical professionals, including Dr. Selivanov, on his trips.

WHERE:

Russia

Astana, Kazakhstan (location of previous public event)

WHEN:

The speech was delivered on March 8th, 2026.

The unedited video was accidentally published on March 7th, 2026.

WHY:

The accidental release of the video was a major blunder for the Kremlin, showcasing a rare moment of vulnerability for Putin.

There are ongoing health rumors about Putin, including suggestions of Parkinson’s Disease and cancer, which have been denied by the Kremlin.

HOW:

The Kremlin's censors quickly intervened to replace the embarrassing footage with a polished version after the initial release.

(UPDATED March 8, 2026 19:03 UTC)

In a speech for International Women’s Day delivered on March 8, 2026, President Putin was seen struggling to speak and clearing his throat, a moment that was later marred by the accidental release of an unedited video showing him coughing and asking for a second take. The Kremlin quickly replaced the embarrassing footage with a shorter, edited version, but Ukrainian sources suggest that the coughing video may have been leaked deliberately. Amid ongoing health rumors about Putin, including speculation about Parkinson’s Disease and cancer, he has been accompanied by a team of around 13 medical professionals, including top oncologist Dr. Yevgeny Selivanov, during his public appearances.