Not a coincidence that Putin’s spokesman announced the cancellation of Putin’s press conference and New Years Eve gala today right after Putin’s colon surgery on Saturday.
I understand your point but have seen no actual reports of colon surgery.
“Not a coincidence that Putin’s spokesman announced the cancellation of Putin’s press conference and New Years Eve gala today right after Putin’s colon surgery on Saturday.”
Maybe that timing might indicate adjusting to a less favorable outcome than they expected.