29.10.2026 14:56
A photo shared by Mozambican President Daniel Chapo from the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin drew attention. The frame, which reveals the height difference between Putin and other leaders, reignited debates about the Russian leader's height.
Moscow, the capital of Russia, hosted the 8th Leaders' Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum on October 27.
At the summit attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the role of natural gas in economic development and the problems facing the global energy sector were discussed.
Among those attending the meeting was Mozambican President Daniel Chapo. After the summit, Chapo shared photos of his Moscow visit on his social media account.
PUTIN'S HEIGHT DREW ATTENTION
One of the photos taken at the summit drew attention due to the height difference between Putin and other leaders. In comments made about that frame, it was claimed that such images are rarely seen in the Russian leader's official photos.
While debates about Putin's height have resurfaced, there is no verified information indicating that the photo was taken or shared specifically for this purpose.
COOPERATION MESSAGE FROM THE MOZAMBICAN LEADER
In his post about the Moscow visit, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo touched on the importance of developing relations between Russia and African countries.
Chapo emphasized that energy resources should contribute to the development of peoples and strengthen cooperation between countries. The Mozambican leader's post did not include any comment on Putin's height.
ENERGY COOPERATION DISCUSSED AT THE SUMMIT
At the Gas Exporting Countries Forum meeting in Moscow, natural gas production and developments in international energy markets were assessed.
The summit, at which Putin delivered the opening speech, was attended by leaders of member countries as well as representatives of observer countries, including Mozambique. Group photos taken at the summit were also published by international news agencies.