Russian President Vladimir Putin has finally responded to one of the internet’s wildest conspiracy theories, claims that he secretly uses body doubles. According to Daily Star, the unusual moment happened during a meeting with one of Putin’s former schoolteachers, who reportedly looked at him closely before asking, “Is that you?” Putin answered with a calm five-word reply: “Yes, it’s me. It’s me.” The exchange instantly reignited years of online speculation surrounding the Russian leader, with conspiracy theories repeatedly claiming Putin uses lookalikes due to assassination fears and growing security threats. Some rumors have even falsely claimed the “real” Putin is dead, allegations with no evidence supporting them.