Putin is receiving chemo according to wild rumor in leaked US docs

Vladimir Putin is receiving treatment for cancer and his top generals are looking to ‘throw’ the war in Ukraine as he does, according to a rumor contained in a leaked American intelligence document. In what appears to be the gravest leak of U.S. secrets in years, the documents – which leaked last week and have prompted a national security investigation in the U.S. – are understood to have come from inside the Pentagon. Revelations in the leaks include previously unreported sensitive disclosures about Ukraine, South Korea, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and others. The leaks about Ukraine in particular are of concern, as they could provide information to Russia. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11969139/Putin-receiving-chemo-cancer-according-wild-rumour-detailed-leaked-documents.html?ito=msngallery

The claim suggests Russian National Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev (pictured) and Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov are behind the plot. Pictures of this part of the documents have been shared online along with many of the other 53-pages included in the leak. It says that the plot – uncovered by Ukraine – is ‘presumably in an attempt to sabotage Russian President Vladimir Putin.’ ‘Ukraine Learns of Alleged Russian Plot to ‘Throw’ So-Called Special Military Operation By 5 March,’ says the title of the intelligence update. Small parts of the update have been redacted, but it does include a string of coded of letters along the top that signify its security classification. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11969139/Putin-receiving-chemo-cancer-according-wild-rumour-detailed-leaked-documents.html?ito=msngallery

Rumors about the Russian president’s declining health, mental state and unstable position have swirled since long before he ordered the invasion in February 2022. Putin’s physical prowess as a hunter, martial artist, ice hockey player and horseman has long been a cornerstone of his portrayal across state media as a strong and admirable leader, endearing him to the public. The Kremlin has in the past released pictures purportedly of him riding bare-chested on horseback, lounging topless in the sun and beating other fighters in judo matches – in a bid to show off his physique. But the 70-year-old autocrat is now bloated and puffy. He has been wracked with coughing fits. In some footage, he appears to be struggling with motor control – clinging to the side of a desk or tapping his feet while speaking to officials. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11969139/Putin-receiving-chemo-cancer-according-wild-rumour-detailed-leaked-documents.html?ito=msngallery

Such signs can be markers of potential ill-health, that have coincided with Putin’s decision to pull out of numerous public appearances and planned events. In December, for example, Putin at the last minute pulled out from a presidential trip to Pskov due to ‘unfavorable flying conditions’ despite weather forecasts suggesting the skies were clear. He then shelved a visit to Russia’s biggest tank plant in Nizhny Tagil and also cancelled his usual appearance at an end-of-year meeting of his ministers. Putin also refused to go ahead with his traditional December press conference which typically sees the president speak for up to four hours. Putin even cancelled his beloved end-of-year ice-hockey game, in which he has previously taken part in. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11969139/Putin-receiving-chemo-cancer-according-wild-rumour-detailed-leaked-documents.html?ito=msngallery

Adding to the persistent rumors, there have been several occasions in the past year where Putin has appeared extremely uncomfortable. He has been seen gripping the edge of a table for support as he hunched in his chair during several meetings with officials at the Kremlin – a far cry from the barrel-chested hunter state media makes him out to be. Video showed Putin speaking to Shoigu whilst gripping the edge of the table with his right hand – so hard that it appears white – and tapping his foot consistently. The Kremlin chief also appears extremely bloated with a flabby face and neck. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11969139/Putin-receiving-chemo-cancer-according-wild-rumour-detailed-leaked-documents.html?ito=msngallery

Shoigu does not appear to have fared any better in the eight weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine, with the defense minister slurring his words and reading from his notes following an apparent heart attack. Other clips of him on diplomatic visits have shown the despot squirming as he sat, his legs and feet seemingly twitching and gyrating uncontrollably. On one visit to a war monument in July, he was seen sweating and stumbling on unsteady legs as he attempted to swat mosquitos away from his head with one arm while the other hung limply by his side. In another visit to a war memorial, he also appeared unsteady as he knelt down to lay flowers. And he has been unable to hide a constant cough which has plagued many of his recent speeches and addresses. Some have even suggested that Putin has had plastic surgery, while Ukraine’s military chiefs said in October last year that he uses body doubles so he can avoid long trips – or mitigate the risk of being assassinated. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11969139/Putin-receiving-chemo-cancer-according-wild-rumour-detailed-leaked-documents.html?ito=msngallery

These factors have precipitated claims from a host of sources – including exiled Russians, ‘insider’ Telegram channels and even Ukrainian intelligence chiefs – that he is battling severe health conditions, including Parkinson’s and cancer . Commentators have also questioned his mental state, with author Ian McEwan describing him as ‘a deranged and unpredictable adversary.’ Others have called him ‘crazy’ or suggested he is taking anabolic steroids. With his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian leader has sent thousands to their deaths. Several other high-profile military figures have – indirectly at least – questioned his leadership. This, some have said, is bound to take its toll on anyone. Adding further to these rumors, a picture of Putin meeting a Russian official on Wednesday showed the Russian leader holding on to the arm of his chair. His grip appeared to be so tight that veins could be seen on the back of his hand. But others have argued he is not mentally unwell, just evil. Pictured: The president attends a training session with the Russian national judo team at the Yug-Sport Training Center in Sochi, Russia. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11969139/Putin-receiving-chemo-cancer-according-wild-rumour-detailed-leaked-documents.html?ito=msngallery

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