Vladimir Putin feeling unsteady, bloated with Parkinson’s and cancer: Reports

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is said to be suffering from serious health conditions and is “critically sick”. According to reports, he is suffering from Parkinson’s, and his health is rapidly deteriorating.

Political analyst Valery Solovey said the Russian president is suffering from various health conditions including, cancer and a schizoaffective disorder.

In an email sent to the Sun, a Russian security insider has claimed that he can confirm these rumours. Putin has been diagnosed with an early stage of Parkinson’s. He is being also given heavy steroids and painkilling injections to manage the pain. Medical measures are also being administered to stop pancreatic cancer. The insider also mentioned that along with pancreatic cancer, Putin also has prostate cancer. A while ago the General SVR Telegram channel claimed that Putin is fighting cancer and other diseases. The Russian president is said to have lost 18 lbs. He is constantly suffering from severe coughing fits.




General SVR also said in an online meeting with the defence minister the president had a severe coughing episode. After the minister was disconnected from the call, Putin could not continue and needed medical help.

Earlier this year, Vladimir Putin was seen shaking uncontrollably while meeting with Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarusian president, in Mexico.

The Kremlin has denied commenting on the rumours regarding Putin’s health.

FAQs:

1. Is Vladimir Putin sick?
   According to several reports, the Russian president is suffering from pancreatic and prostate cancers. He is also said to be diagnosed with the early stages of Parkinson’s.
2. What is Parkinson’s disease?
   It is a disorder of the central nervous system which affects movement and includes tremors.