CNN The Situation Room March 16, 2015 22:02:00
Flu, back trouble? even reports he went to switzerland to be with his girlfriend for the birth of his baby. publically russia and the u.s. making light of it all. >> was the president policed to ed to see putin resurface? >> reporter: they believe he was ill but always in charge. not so fast say some experts. >> had had you this situation, they would have had a photo op. >> reporter: is putin always wanting to be seen as the strong man in a weakened political position? >> there may be something going on that we don't understand. >> reporter: putin has been under fire by protesters after the mu...