Vladimir Putin’s former speechwriter, Abbas Gallyamov, has broken his silence amid the swirling rumors about the Russian leader’s alleged death.
This latest development comes on the heels of claims made by the Russian Telegram channel General SVR, stating that Putin, aged 71, passed away after suffering a heart attack last week.
Putin’s Deteriorating Health
Gallyamov revealed details about the last time he had seen Putin, shedding light on the leader’s health and the circumstances surrounding it. According to Gallyamov, Putin’s health had been deteriorating due to a sense of shock and disappointment.
Putin had apparently come to the realization that the Russian army was ill-prepared and ineffective in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, a realization that deeply affected him. Last year there were absolutely visual, noticeable signs of his health deteriorating, Gallyamov stated. His hand was shaking, he could hardly control himself sometimes.
However, in the past year, Putin’s health seemed to have improved, and he appeared to have started taking medication shortly before General SVR reported his death. Now he seemed to have learned to control himself, maybe with the help of drugs, Gallyamov remarked.
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Fake News Accusations
The Russian Telegram channel General SVR had sparked the controversy with its claim that Putin had suffered a horrific heart attack and subsequently passed away.
The channel also alleged that a coup was in progress in Moscow following Putin’s alleged death. However, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov vehemently denied these claims, labeling them as absurd information canard” and “fake news.
These kinds of stories belong to the category of fake news, discussed with enviable tenacity by a number of media outlets, Peskov stated, adding that they only brought nothing but a smile to the Kremlin.
The rumors surrounding Putin’s health and alleged death have sent shockwaves through the international community, leaving many to wonder about the true state of affairs within the Russian leadership. The situation remains murky, and the world continues to watch closely for further developments regarding the Russian president’s health and the stability of the Russian government.
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