12/30/2023 0 Comments Putin sick![]() Maj Gen Budanov claimed to Sky News that the “process has already been launched” to remove the Russian leader. Mr Putin’s regime has been described as “ semi-monarchical“, and it is difficult for a leader whose offer to the Russian people is a form of paternal strength and vision to then reveal weakness in public. Some of his opponents within and outside Russia have a vested interest in casting their adversary as weak or about to be removed, in an attempt to demoralise their enemy during the war. However, no clear and incontrovertible evidence has been presented of any specific claim regarding Mr Putin’s health. He highlighted that steroids can be prescribed for some forms of blood cancer, and also that a high steroid dose would make a person more susceptible to catching Covid-19, following reports that Putin was very wary about catching the disease for several years. Ukraine’s head of military intelligence, Major General Kyrylo Budanov, claiming on television that Mr Putin has cancer “and other illnesses” and was in a “very bad psychological and physical condition”.Īshley Grossman, a professor of endocrinology at Oxford University, told New Lines that Putin had developed a “Cushingoid” appearance which is “compatible with steroid use”. Other intelligence sources cited in Western reports have suggested that he may be ill now. Mr Putin’s long table, where he has greeted officials and leaders – including French President Emmanuel Macron, drew international attention (Photo: Getty)
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