Vladimir Putin’s shaky legs have made another appearance as he appeared ill at ease while giving a rambling speech in front of young Russians today.

The leader, 69, has been at the centre of multiple health rumours in recent months and has regularly appeared twitching and unsteady while in public. …

He repeatedly tapped both of his feet on the floor and held on to his armrest for support as he told the children: ‘You have to live for something to die for.’

It comes just days after a similar appearance where he spoke to schoolchildren while twitching his legs manically and firmly gripping an armrest.