Russian politician misnames Putin, fueling body double theories

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Russian politician Dmitry Patrushev appeared to call President Putin "Pal Laich" in a Kremlin video, reigniting body double conspiracy theories. The official transcript corrected the name to Vladimir Vladimirovich, but the gaffe has fueled speculation that Putin may be using stand-ins. Theories about Putin using body doubles have circulated for years, with some claiming he has died and is being impersonated.


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