Rumours of a Vladimir Putin body double are swirling again as internet sleuths say it definitely wasn't the Russian President who turned up in North Korea. Russian state media reported that Putin arrived in North Korea on a friendly state visit last night at the invitation of fellow despot Kim Jong-un, with videos emerging of the supposed president walking down the steps of his jet at the Pyongyang airport. Putin rushes down to meet and hug Kim, one of the first things armchair detectives picked up on – apparently the "real" Putin isn't actually "hugger".
The pair proceed to have a friendly chat and are seen laughing together, while in turn patting each other on the arm or back in true world leader fashion. Internet sleuths were quick to comment on the videoed arrival of "Putin", declaring they weren't sure it was the real Russian President who actually touched down on the tarmac – and it's not the first time allegations of body doubles have been aired. "Not sure Putin actually went to NK," says one X commentator.
"The videos I saw of him today were that friendly, swollen-headed hugger double he uses to meet civilians." Another added it was Putin's "body double" who arrived. "thats a putin body double, thats the grandpa body double thats not afraid to touch others and looks like a grandpa vs the old timid putin," they added, while someone simply said: "Its not Putin but his double.
" An eagle-eyed individual pointed out a key feature on "Putin's" face, suggesting he probab.