The sight of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wearing heavy make-up to hide apparent bruising to his face has sparked rumors of illness, injury or cosmetic surgery.The famously macho politician, 58, seemed to be wearing heavy make-up when he was photographed with a dark patch around one eye on a visit to Ukraine.
Some suggested Russia's best-known black belt had suffered a judo injury.
But his office denied the mark was a bruise, putting his looks down to a busy schedule and poor lighting.
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