Former spy, Russian expert believes Vladimir Putin is sick

Steele for Sky News said “Of course, from what we're hearing from sources in Russia and elsewhere is that Putin is, in fact, quite seriously ill. It's not exactly clear what this disease is whether it's incurable or terminal or whatever. But of course, I think it's part of the equation. ”

This response came after Ukrainian Major General Kyrylo Budanov, in an exclusive interview with Sky News, also said the Russian leader is seriously ill with cancer and that a coup to remove it is under way in Russia.

Speculations about Vladimir Putin's health have circulated for several years, but have only intensified since he ordered the invasion of Ukraine.

New Lines magazine reported that it received an audio recording of an oligarch near the Kremlin, which describes the Russian president as “very ill blood cancer”, although the type of blood cancer was not specified.

Steele added: When you see it happening, you think it's probably true. So, I think there's an element of his illness involved in this and his legacy. ”

These claims were strengthened on Wednesday, when Vladimir Putin delivered his speech at the commemoration of Russia's Victory Day. Body language experts have studied his movements.

Body language experts stressed that the president's face was “bulging” and his unstable “”, which some have suggested may imply a form of medication for a disease.

Steele added: “is generally very few people who are prepared to oppose or debate with President Putin... However, I think there are mysterious voices, unrecognizable voices, people who tell him this is a catastrophic war. This, especially in the economy, will not play well for Russia and we can only hope that it will lead to a kind of policy change, or even a change of regime at the right time, but of course it is not given. ”