The sight of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin with apparent bruising to his face has sparked rumours he is ill or has undergone 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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Note:28 October 2010 Last updated at 13:10 GMT