Putin is exercising (for propaganda purposes). About 1/3 of white population has lower level of protein BDNF, required for proper memory function, and strength exercises raise level of BDNF quite a lot. We should remember to require regular exercises from our political leaders next time...
RE: Putin recently gave a speech at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum Plenary and the transcript of it is worth reading in my opinion... Thus, I preserve it here in the blockchain.