Is Putin Dying? Journalist Raises Fears About Health Status of Russian President

According to a renowned investigative journalist and Russia specialist, Vladimir Putin's top commanders would defy orders to use nuclear weapons on Ukraine or the West.

By Christo Grozev of the Bellingcat open-source research organization, many senior military and security officers, as well as oligarch buddies, think Russian President Vladimir Putin is dying or critically sick.

Vladimir Putin's Officials Worry About His Health

President Vladimir Putin's closest circle would not risk being brought before a modern-day Nuremberg tribunal, fearful that he might not be around for much longer. Shortly after commencing his invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Putin put the country's nuclear forces on high alert.

As Western nations rallied to provide Ukraine's military with the tools it needed to fight the invasion, the Kremlin leader issued a series of thinly disguised threats, implying that he was ready to pull the trigger.

The Il-80 doomsday command jet, which would carry the top brass in the case of a nuclear war, will make an appearance during Monday's Victory Day celebration in Red Square, as per Russia's Defense Ministry. In such scenario, the Il-80 would serve as the Russian president's airborne command center, according to Metro.

It comes as rumors circulate that the wicked dictator is suffering from early-stage dementia. According to some sources, the ill-looking Russian president may have Parkinson's disease and cancer after being barred from traveling with a thyroid cancer doctor.

Vladimir Putin is expected to have surgery, according to a Kremlin insider. Because he has no future if the war fails, the sick autocrat might be assassinated in a coup.

As per to The Sun, Vladimir Putin would do everything to stay in power, according to former US general Jack Keane, since the alternative is his death. He is all about remaining in power, as reported by former US Army Vice Chief of Staff. That drives him. He'll go to any length to keep his position.

Several Clips Show Russian President is Unwell

Putin's health has been questioned following camera footage that showed him wobbly, squirming, and swollen and bloated. Putin will have surgery, potentially for cancer, according to a social media account allegedly maintained by a former official and insider.

According to a video published by General SVR, Putin allegedly held a two-hour heart-to-heart talk with top adviser Nikolai Patrushe, Putin's temporary replacement is supposed to be the secretary of Russia's security council, who formerly served as the head of the Federal Security Service.

Putin is also believed to have made it obvious to Mr. Patrushev, according to General SVR, that he regards the aide as nearly the sole true confidant and buddy in the system of power. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, footage of Putin has prompted analysts to believe he is suffering from a variety of health issues.

Putin was seen in a video dated mid-February greeting Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Putin may be seen in the video with one hand on his chest and the other in a fist. Putin's hand trembles wildly before pressing it firmly against his chest. He then walks firmly and unsteadily towards Mr. Lukashenko, his legs twitching.

Mr. Putin has disputed rumors that he is in poor health on several occasions. Dmitry Peskov, a Kremlin spokesperson, denied in April that Mr. Putin had had thyroid cancer surgery. Putin's health, he maintained, was superb, and he had not had to cope with anything more serious than a cold, Express reported.