Is the Russian President Sick? The speculation about Putin’s possible poor health does not stop – now a British journalist comments.
Moscow – What about Vladimir Putin’s health? The Kremlin ruler is currently causing destruction and worldwide suffering with his war of aggression against Ukraine. This means that the Russian President is much more often the focus of media coverage than before – and many more eyes are regularly directed at the politician.
In the course of this, rumors have increasingly boiled up in recent months asking: Is Vladimir Putin ill? The British journalist John Sweeney also commented on the speculation and in an interview with t-online.de made the assumption: “Putin will not be with us much longer.”
Health of Vladimir Putin: Does the Russian President have cancer?
The Brit made this statement in connection with Putin’s politics, his fragile rule and the opinion that the president vastly overestimated his power and the strength of his army as well as the loyalty of his “courtists”. But the journalist also has a firm opinion about Putin’s health.
In the past, the rumor that Putin might have cancer was fueled by numerous sources. An oligarch bravely stated that he hoped Putin would die of cancer, and a US agent was also certain: “Putin is definitely ill.”
Is Putin sick? Journalist is convinced: “Something is absolutely wrong with Putin’s health”
John Sweeney agrees with the consensus, saying: “There is something very wrong with Putin’s health. Is it some kind of cancer, as is so often claimed? That would be possible,” and continues in an interview with t-online.de : “That’s why Putin is now risking everything with the war against Ukraine. Because he’s running out of time.”
An FSB agent has also made the drastic statement that, according to him, Putin only has two to three years to live. In addition to speculation about cancer, it is also repeatedly said that Putin is shaken by Parkinson’s disease or is suffering from dementia – there has even been talk of a stroke.
Speculations about Putin’s poor health are heating up again in Tehran
During his visit to Tehran, Iran, Putin recently made headlines again with a bizarre appearance – and once again caused speculation about an illness to boil up. As the president stepped off the plane in the Iranian capital, his right arm hung limp and his walk down the red carpet did not appear effortless, but rather had a limping nature.
The video clip has already been shared several times on Twitter. Among the comments are many observant Twitter users who have also noticed the Russian President’s movements. “Why can’t he move his right arm?” asks a user. Another writes: “There is a loss of strength in his leg.” A third finds: “Sloppy gait and his right arm doesn’t really move.” “Has he been operated on? His gait looks different,” notes another commenter.
Is President Putin sick? Dissenting opinions consider this to be wishful thinking
However, the rumors that Vladimir Putin is ill have repeatedly been voiced against – and not only from the Kremlin. According to assessments by British Chief of Staff Tony Radakin, speculation that the Russian President is in poor health is unrealistic.
“Some of the comments that he’s not well or that someone will surely kill him or take him out I think are wishful thinking,” Radakin told the BBC . As professional military officers, he and his colleagues see “a relatively stable regime in Russia”. In fact, according to several Russian surveys, many Russians stand behind their President Putin and support the “military special operation”. According to a Russian expert, however, Putin is currently longing for a ceasefire – but the West must resist the temptation. (Anika Zuschke)
