It would be dull without gossip, Putin laughs off health rumours
AKIPRESS.COM - 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has laughed off speculation about his health after making his first appearance in public since March 5.
Life "would be boring without gossip", he told Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev at talks in St Petersburg.
The 62-year-old appeared relaxed and smiled before the television cameras.
His disappearance from public view had sparked rumours that he might have fallen ill, died, been removed in a coup, or once again become a father.
Asked by reporters about the speculation on his health, the Russian leader replied: "It would be boring without gossip."