Mironov denies serious illness, says hospitalized for minor injury
Party leader Sergey Mirnov of the 'Just Russia' party stated in an interview with the 'Russia 24' channel that he is in the hospital, noted 'New-Europe'.
Consensus
- Sergei Mironov is hospitalized
- Mironov denies rumors of a serious illness
- Mironov claims he feels well and remains in contact with party allies
- Mironov has been unable to participate in pre-election debates and regional visits
- Mironov's absence from public appearances began in early September
- The injury occurred during a visit to Altai Krai on August 26
- Mironov has delegated campaign duties to Alexander Babakov, vice-speaker of the State Duma
Points of divergence
- Mironov was admitted to the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow in a pre-stroke condition — novaya_eu
- Mironov exhibited cognitive disturbances during a public event on August 21, including inability to maintain narrative coherence — novaya_eu
- Mironov described himself as being on his 'captain's bridge' and thanked his team for their work — vedomosti
- Mironov gave an interview to Russia 24 and posted on X (formerly Twitter) — kommersant
- Mironov used strong language against those questioning his health, saying 'you won't get it, gentlemen, you'll die first' — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Sergey Mirnov refutes rumors of his serious illness — Вести
- Mironov reported on passing treatment in the hospital — Ведомости
- Sergey Mirnov refutes rumors about his serious illness — Коммерсантъ
- Head of SR Sergey Mirnov confirmed that he was admitted to the hospital — Новая газета Европа