Russia-Ukraine war: There have been rumors for a long time that the 69-year-old President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, uses the age-reducing drug Botox. Putin may find it difficult to deal with this treatment if medical companies are shutting down operations from Russia due to the attack on Ukraine.
American biopharmaceutical company AbbVie, which owns Botox treatments, has temporarily ceased operations of all of its aesthetics products in Russia. The company said in a statement that its supply of essential and life saving medicines will not be affected.
Discussions started in 2011 about Putin’s use of Botox
According to a report published by The Guardian in 2011, discussions about Vladimir Putin’s use of Botox began in 2010, when he attended a meeting in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with a major injury to his eye. .
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Putin’s spokesperson had to explain
When the rumors took hold, Putin’s spokesperson had to come forward to explain. He said “the way the light fell” on Putin’s face felt like an injury. Although he also said that the Russian leaders were tired at the time.
Plastic surgery was also discussed
Some wondered if Putin might have had plastic surgery. The Guardian quoted the Russian newspaper New Times, which interviewed four plastic surgeons.
The New Times reported that Putin may have had Botox injections on his forehead, a filler on his cheekbones and an eye lift. The Russian leader is once again in the limelight due to the attack on Ukraine.
Russia’s attack on Ukraine on February 24 has probably killed thousands of civilians. There are demonstrations against Russia all over the world. Many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia. Many companies, including McDonald’s, have announced their exit from the country.
Many companies merged business
America’s drug company Eli Lilly will stop the supply of non-essential medicines to Russia. Swiss company Novartis said it will suspend its investments in Russia and stop all commercial marketing activities.
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