[Report] Vladimir Putin Undergone Abdominal Surgery; New Footage Shows Russian President Bizarrely Twisting Foot Adds to Health Rumors

According to an anti-Kremlin Telegram channel, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently underwent surgery to drain fluid from his belly amid rising concerns that his health is deteriorating.

The Telegram channel General SVR, which claims to be maintained by a former Russian agent, reported that Putin underwent surgery Thursday night.

Vladimir Putin's Abdominal Surgery

Putin's operation and subsequent recuperation, in accordance with the channel, were covered up the next day using deep fake technology to imitate his attendance in footage of a scheduled meeting of Russia's security council, according to the New York Post.

Several claims have been made concerning Putin's physical and mental condition on the program. As per to the channel's most recent tweet, the Kremlin head underwent surgery to drain fluid from his belly.

They said that the procedure was conducted smoothly and without difficulties. However, the broadcaster said that Putin missed a scheduled meeting with government leaders due to this medical treatment. His absence was substituted with a pre-recorded video, according to the broadcaster.

Putin is said to be suffering from several illnesses, including cancer. They also believe Putin has the schizoaffective disease,' a condition that causes schizophrenia-like symptoms including hallucinations and mania. They claimed, however, that the operation performed last week had nothing to do with his disease.

As the war in Ukraine rages, there has been extensive speculation about Putin's health, with several sources saying that he is suffering from cancer. A high-profile Russian businessman can be caught on tape telling New Lines Magazine that Putin is suffering from blood cancer, as per Express.

Video Shows Putin in Uncomfortable Motions

Meanwhile, a recent video depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin inexplicably twisting his foot and appearing to struggle with jerky leg motions has fueled speculation that he is in poor health. The video, which was shot yesterday at Putin's meeting with Tajikistan's Emomali Rahmon, showed Putin's left foot lifting and dropping while his knee fell inward.

As he chatted with Rahmon on the growth of relations between Russia and Tajikistan, Putin altered his posture in the chair and firmly planted his foot on the ground, but his leg looked to quiver. The Tajik leader was taken aback by Putin's odd actions, and he seemed uneasy as he looked down and observed his foot flexing uncontrollably.

In recent weeks, there has been a lot of conjecture about the Russian President's health, with health professionals, legislators, and even exiled Russian billionaires alleging he is suffering from a serious ailment. Commentators have suggested that Putin may be suffering from Parkinson's disease, a neurological ailment that impairs motor abilities.

The footage from Putin's meeting with Tajikistan's president yesterday is the latest in a series of films and photographs in which the Russian leader seems uneasy and fragile. Despite the failing conflict in Ukraine, the 69-year-old gave a speech at Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9 in which he presented an image of Russian might and military power.

Despite senior war veterans being around him with their laps exposed, he was observed sitting with a large blanket on his knees throughout the march, Daily Mail reported.