Posted on 12/09/2022 1:29:26 PM PST by marcusmaximus
VLADIMIR Putin appeared swollen as he issued a warning about Russia’s potential use of nuclear weapons.
The Russian tyrant, who is rumoured to be “critically ill”, also gave a chilling update on the war in Ukraine, which he said could last for a long time.
Putin’s public appearances during the invasion of Ukraine have shown him out of breath, stumbling over his words, or looking exhausted.
His alleged health issues hit a new low after it emerged that he apparently soiled himself during a fall at his official residence.
Speaking at a meeting of his own Human Rights Council, Putin said the threat of nuclear war is “on the rise”.
"We have the most advanced weapons, but we do not want to wave it around,” he said.
Fears Putin could use nuclear weapons have been heightened since he forcibly drafted 300,000 reservists in a bid to revive his disastrous Ukraine war in September.
As he made the announcement, he said Russia “will use all the means at our disposal to defend Russia and our people” adding “this is not a bluff”.
Since then it has personally overseen chilling nuke drills which rehearsed wiping Britain and the US off the map.
In his latest address, Putin also said the Russian army could be fighting in Ukraine for a long time, but he saw "no sense" in mobilising additional soldiers at this point.
"As for the duration of the special military operation, well, of course, this can be a long process," Putin said, using his preferred term for Russia's invasion, begun in February.
The Russian leader has rarely discussed the likely duration of the war, although he boasted in July that Russia was just getting started.
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Amazing how people turn around.
Got to be a paid change
Definitely
LOLs!!
He looked pretty good the other day when he was supposedly drunk. Not swollen; not swaying; and not gaunt, either. Not bad for a guy at death's door for longer than McCain's funeral(s).
Why does no one think that this world center of weaponized propaganda would be telling the truth about their leader in the middle of a war? Do they want the enemy to think he is strong and capable? There's enough doubt to think they do not.
Aren’t these Putin Puffers tired of rolling this old thing out yet?? Do better.
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