Posted on 05/28/2023 8:10:58 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko has been taken seriously ill for the second time this month in Moscow, reports say.
The 68-year-old was said to have been hospitalised in a 'critical' condition after collapsing during a trip to meet close ally Vladimir Putin.
He was seen struggling to speak and with a bandaged arm last week after disappearing from the public eye on May 9, sparking rumours around his health.
Despite efforts by local authorities to end speculation with photographs and video of the leader performing duties on May 15, doctors are again raising health concerns.
His office previously refused to comment.
Valery Tsepkalo, Belarusian opposition leader, said: 'According to the information we have, which needs additional confirmation, Lukashenko - after meeting with Putin behind closed doors - was urgently taken to the Central Clinical Hospital in Moscow, where he is now located.'
His condition was assessed by leading Russian doctors as 'critical' and his blood was 'purified'. He was deemed not fit to travel back to Belarus.
Reports said his plane was sent back on the one-hour flight to Minsk to mask his hospitalisation in Moscow.
Lukashenko is Putin's closest ally over the war in Ukraine - yet there is already speculation that he could have been poisoned by Russian secret services which may seek an even more obedient leader in charge in Minsk.
Tsepkalo said: 'The organised measures to save the Belarusian dictator were intended to ward off speculation about the possible participation of the Kremlin in his poisoning.
'It does not matter whether he returns to working condition or not, doctors warn of a possible recurrence of relapses.'
When he fell ill earlier this month, Lukashenko insisted on being rushed back to Minsk, amid rumours he did not trust Russian doctors.
He underwent surgery in Minsk,
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Collapsed ill, after meeting with Putin...
Hmmm...
Do you agree with Lindsey Graham, Marcus? That money we've spent in Ukraine is the best money we've ever spent because Russians are dying?
Time to finish the job President Reagan started.
Putin’s Russia is the dead cat bounce of the Soviet Union.
You don't mind if I borrowed it. :)
Love that Samovar.
Not guilty, I must admit.
A. Graciously accept the hot cup of “Tea” from your Leader.
B. Ask him if he also can see that plume of smoke coming from Red Square as seen in the picture window behind him.
C. When Putin turns to the window-
Quickly-Silently SWITCH the CUPS!!
D. When he turns to say ‘There is no smoke!” you apologize for your unfortunate state of sleepiness, and sip your “Tea”.
“Reports said his plane was sent back on the one-hour flight to Minsk to mask his hospitalisation in Moscow.”
Russians - he won’t ever be leaving Russia again so go ahead and send his plane back.
Any polonium stocks gone missing?
Memento mori
“Lukashenko is Putin’s closest ally over the war in Ukraine - yet there is already speculation that he could have been poisoned by Russian secret services which may seek an even more obedient leader in charge in Minsk.”
putin is evil. he has no loyalty to anyone
Did he get the jabski?
Kremlin Flu.
Princess Bride vibes for sure
Now things get interesting.
If things in Belarus destabilize, it’s the perfect pretext for the Russians to move in, and go right up to the Polish border.
I don’t think it’s Putin you need to worry about when it comes to Belarus
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/05/powder-keg-europe-russian-official-predicts-end-ukraine/
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