The head of the CIA has slapped down rumours about Vladimir Putin’s health, saying there's no evidence to suggest he might have cancer or Parkinson’s
Speculation has been rife over Vladimir Putin’s health. The Russian leader turns 70 this year and there have been widespread rumours about him suffering ill health, possible cancer or Parkinson’s.Read more: Shaky Putin twitches as he greets Turkish President amid ongoing rumours of ill health"There are lots of rumours about President Putin's health and as far as we can tell he's entirely too healthy," Mr Burns said at the Aspen Security Forum in Colorado.
Putin was seen shifting his weight and with a facial tic as he awaited the arrival of the Turkish President. "The whole spectrum of emotions of the humiliated and insulted Führer is on his face. The bunker is indeed the best place to stay with such a face." Sir Tony Radakin, the UK's chief of the Defence Staff, has said any claim that Putin is either ill or could be assassinated are “wishful thinking.”
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