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Putin cancels annual briefing as suspicions grow he is sick, running from war
NY Post ^ | 12/12/2022 | Isabel Keane

Posted on 12/12/2022 9:30:41 AM PST by marcusmaximus

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not hold his annual year-end press conference for the first time in a decade, prompting speculation that the Russian leader is sick or running scared from answering questions about Ukraine as the war enters its 10th month.

“As for the big press conference, yes, it won’t happen before the New Year,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Monday.

“But we hope that the president will still find an opportunity to talk with [journalists], as he regularly does, including during foreign [visits],” Peskov added.

While Peskov gave no reason behind the move, the war in Ukraine and Russian troops having to make repeated retreats in recent weeks were likely both factors in choosing to break the tradition.

The move also draws attention to suspicions that Putin’s health is on the decline, especially following reports last week that he fell down the stairs and soiled himself.

The marathon end-of-year press conference — broadcasted live on TV and often lasting upwards of four hours — allows the Russian leader to polish his public image all while answering questions from 500-plus journalists.

The president had also postponed his annual live Direct Line question and answer session with ordinary Russian citizens over apparent concerns he would face difficult questions about the war and his chaotic call to mobilize 300,000 conscripts in September.

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To: marcusmaximus
I find it comforting that the Uke Nazis and GloboHomoNazis are depending on cancer and the assumption that Putin and Russia have not made any arrangements for a transition of leadership, to carry their day.

It shows those payments to Biden are working.

21 posted on 12/12/2022 10:43:54 AM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: EEGator
What country are you from?

Good question. I’m pretty sure most of the Spam Squad is comprised of foreigners.

22 posted on 12/12/2022 10:46:06 AM PST by Allegra
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To: Allegra

He, or maybe they, never answer.


23 posted on 12/12/2022 10:48:02 AM PST by EEGator
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To: marcusmaximus

Not sure why they are so concerned with Putin’s health, his replacement is unlikely to do anything different. Might even be more hardline.


24 posted on 12/12/2022 10:51:33 AM PST by jimwatx
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To: EEGator

Hey, what’s all the arguing about here on FR? War is good for the American economy, and heaven knows we need a boost right now to avoid a recession. Think of all the jobs we can create rebuilding our ruined cities after the first few nuclear salvos. A win-win for everybody.

/Sarc


25 posted on 12/12/2022 10:54:42 AM PST by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: Deo volente

True. I did play Fallout 1, 2, & 3.
I’m ready...


26 posted on 12/12/2022 10:55:44 AM PST by EEGator
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To: Kazan; Chunga85; Navy Patriot; Allegra; EEGator; jimwatx
Alexander reports that the US deathmongers are scrounging for T-72 spare parts in Morocco.

He also reported yesterday that the Geranium II drones have returned - you know, the drones that Russia ran out of a week ago:

Russia appears to have run out of the deadly Iranian-made drones it's been using to terrorize Ukraine
MSN ^ | Dec 6th | jake epstein
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4114470/posts

I remember the FR zElenskyy Clown Brigade breathlessly harhar-ing about this.

27 posted on 12/12/2022 11:18:19 AM PST by kiryandil (put yer vote in the box, chump. HARHARHARHAR)
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To: Sunsong

“most most bullies and killers, putin is a coward.”

Bullies are most certainly cowards.


28 posted on 12/12/2022 11:19:17 AM PST by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule. )
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To: McGruff

“So much speculation, so little facts.”

Well, even pro-Putin sources are admitting he is undergoing medical treatment, which necessarily must be health related. Or, are you implying that pro-Putin sources are...well, LYING?Are they spreading disinformation? Peddling propaganda? One generally does not undergo medical treatment unless there is some medical necessity or desire for it.


29 posted on 12/12/2022 11:26:01 AM PST by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule. )
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To: jimwatx

“Not sure why they are so concerned with Putin’s health, his replacement is unlikely to do anything different. Might even be more hardline.”

Then again, maybe not.


30 posted on 12/12/2022 11:29:38 AM PST by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule. )
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To: kiryandil

A lot of people are going to get killed for nothing. So the warmongers of FR can get their jollies imagining they live in old black and white movies as the “good guys”.

Europeans are going to figure out who sabotaged Minsk II, who staged the Maidan Coup, who destroyed those gas pipelines.

They can all think about this as Ukrainian refugees flood into their countries. Who exactly are their enemies.


31 posted on 12/12/2022 11:40:39 AM PST by Chunga85 (An arrogant govt combined with an ignorant population is a recipe for disaster.)
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To: jimwatx

his replacement, however much like him, will always be watching his back

his attention will be divided


32 posted on 12/12/2022 11:47:05 AM PST by Sunsong
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To: Chunga85
Europeans are going to figure out who sabotaged Minsk II, who staged the Maidan Coup, who destroyed those gas pipelines.

European suicide.

33 posted on 12/12/2022 11:59:40 AM PST by kiryandil (put yer vote in the box, chump. HARHARHARHAR)
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To: Renfrew

Like in some Psalms, I just don’t see evil people getting their just due here. That’s why I don’t believe in karma, but I do believe in a judgment day.


34 posted on 12/12/2022 12:31:49 PM PST by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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To: marcusmaximus

Bad Vlad, dead or deposed by March 2023. Joe Biden will outlive him.


35 posted on 12/13/2022 3:40:32 AM PST by dennisw ("You don't have to like it. You just have to do it")
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To: marcusmaximus

Can this pos die already! The suspense is killing me. Prigozhin and Kadyrov will stab him in the back. Literally. Or defenestrate Vlad.


36 posted on 12/13/2022 3:45:45 AM PST by dennisw ("You don't have to like it. You just have to do it")
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