Hot mic captures Putin and Xi discussing how to become immortal

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4 Sep 2025 • 9:57 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were inadvertently recorded discussing organ transplants and immortality during China’s Victory Day Military parade.
  • The conversation took place on Tuesday, 2 September, as the leaders walked towards Tiananmen Square alongside Kim Jong Un.
  • Xi’s interpreter was heard remarking on increased human longevity, stating that 70 is now considered young.
  • Putin’s interpreter responded by suggesting that continuous organ transplants could lead to youthfulness and even immortality, with Xi speculating about humans living to 150 years old.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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