It is well known that Vladimir Putin has had back surgery more than once. He has cultivated a strong action-man image and does not want to appear weak or sick. However, there is talk of Parkinson’s, based on his recent twitches and shaking. An American magazine has released a recorded interview of an unnamed oligarch saying he had to have treatment for blood cancer shortly before ordering the Ukraine invasion. There is evidence of repeated visits by a senior cancer specialist, and a video is being circulated showing him shaking. He appeared frail at Victory Day celebrations, with speculation he is ill with something serious. His erratic, impatient behaviour lately could account for Russia’s many military blunders. It is believed that Moscow has lost a third of its ground forces; there are critical shortages of bridging equipment and surveillance drones, plus increasingly low morale.
Russia: Putin’s health and blunders
Written by David Fletcher 19 May 2022Additional Info
- Pray: for Putin’s impatient, erratic behaviour to be replaced with physical and spiritual healing, and for international support for Ukraine to continue to grow. (Psalm 102:26)
- More: www.spectator.co.uk/article/does-putin-really-have-blood-cancer-
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