'Only God Knows Whether I'll Have Health': Putin Dismisses Talk Of 2030 Election Bid
'Only God Knows Whether I'll Have Health': Putin Dismisses Talk Of 2030 Election Bid Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 00:52 IST Putin, in
'Only God Knows Whether I'll Have Health': Putin Dismisses Talk Of 2030 Election Bid Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 00:52 IST Putin, in power as either president or prime minister since 1999, said that the constitution allowed him to run again in 2030 and serve another term until 2036 if he won. a recent report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Putin is backing a state-supported programme worth approximately $26 billion aimed at extending human lifespan through advanced biomedical research. (Reuters file) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said it is far too early to discuss the 2030 presidential election, arguing that Russia faces many urgent challenges that require attention now rather than speculation about future re-election campaigns. When asked if he would serve until 2036 and whether or not he felt he had the stamina and health to serve that long, Putin said: “Only God knows if we have enough health – for me, for you, and for everyone gathered here, in order to live until tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and even more so to solve some of the tasks we face, to achieve the goals that we set for ourselves." Putin, in power as either president or prime minister since 1999, said that the constitution allowed him to run again in 2030 and serve another term until 2036 if he won.
“Indeed, the Constitution allows me to run in 2030, but I think it’s too early to talk about it. To be honest, it’s very early. I’m not even thinking about it right now. I’m being completely honest. I don’t even think about it," Putin said, as reported by Reuters. “The country faces a lot of large-scale and pressing issues. They need to be solved without thinking about it, but thinking about the future of Russia." Putin’s Health Speculation surrounding the health of Putin, 73, has remained a recurring theme in international media for years. Numerous conspiracy theories have circulated online, including claims that the Russian leader has died, become incapacitated, or is routinely replaced by body doubles during public appearances. More recently, discussions on social media platform X have revived claims that Putin may be suffering from Parkinson’s disease, with users citing videos in which his legs appeared to tremble or instances where he was seen gripping tables during official meetings.
However, the Kremlin has never confirmed any such health issues, and no credible evidence has emerged to substantiate these claims. Amid the speculation, a recent report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Putin is backing a state-supported programme worth approximately $26 billion aimed at extending human lifespan through advanced biomedical research. According to the report, the initiative focuses on emerging technologies such as 3D bioprinting of human tissues and xenotransplantation—the transplantation of animal organs into humans. Researchers involved in the programme are reportedly exploring the possibility of growing transplantable human organs inside genetically modified pigs. The project is being framed as a long-term national priority, bringing together government funding, scientific institutions and private research networks in an effort to position Russia at the forefront of life-extension and regenerative medicine technologies. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Saurabh Verma Senior Sub-editor Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Chief Sub-editor.
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