Posted on 07/16/2022 10:48:44 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
John Sweeney, a prominent British investigative journalist who has long covered Russian President Vladimir Putin, wrote in his new book that he feels the leader looks "seriously ill" with puffy cheeks that make him resemble a hamster.
In his forthcoming book (out July 21), Killer in the Kremlin, Sweeney described changes he has noticed in Putin's demeanor and physical appearance that he said scare him. He theorized the use of steroids for Putin's changes, noting the president could have started taking the medication years ago to treat a back injury sustained after falling off a horse. According to Sweeney, this could have led to a pattern of steroid abuse, which can cause a litany of health problems, such as major organ damage and tumors.
Rumors about Putin's health have been swirling for several months. Some people have cited videos of the Russian president appearing shaky or tense as evidence that he might have Parkinson's disease, even though some medical experts have disputed such talk. In April, an investigative report from Proekt Media claimed Putin was accompanied by doctors—including a thyroid cancer surgeon—on trips from 2016 to 2019. The report also said Putin may have undergone surgery several years ago, but it did not directly say whether he was diagnosed with cancer or any other illness.
In his book, Sweeney said steroid poisoning may be afflicting Putin.
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No dog eating stories today?
Pootin done died so many times , his bodies must be visible from space!
Do we at FR have any insight into the Soviet succession list? Who’s on deck?
John Sweeney, a pronounced proboscis British investigative journalist and barbecue chef vivisectionist reveals that Putin is a hampster.
media has been asserting Putin going to die
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Investigative reporters should look into records of acquisition of glass display coffins.
PS, he IS going to die (we all will).
Maybe he is.
Newsweek, though.
Whatever happened to the reports a few weeks ago that he was having stomach surgery for cancer? Certainly making plans to have a replacement in March 2023 is significant.
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