Putin’s ‘swollen hands’ and ‘bulging veins’ spark renewed health speculation

Putin’s hands seemed to show exacerbated swelling of the veins and clenching (Picture: E2W / Getty)The appearance of Vladimir Putin’s hands in his latest public appearance has reignited debate about the state of the Russian leader’s health.Viewers noticed ‘bulging veins’ and a ‘swollen’ look on the 73-year-old’s fists, which he kept clenched in an odd position during a meeting with the chair of a Russian youth sports programme.The skin on his hand