Moscow Scrambles to Find a Successor for ‘Terminally Ill’ Putin

There have been more reports speculating about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health, claiming that the 71-year-old is “terminally ill” and that his death is “imminent.” Rumor has it that the Kremlin is struggling to name Putin’s replacement, which begs the question of who will rule Russia going forward.

Death-Related Rumors:

Recent disclosures from the Russian Telegram channel General SVR have raised doubts regarding Putin’s well-being. According to the channel, there is restlessness inside Putin’s close circle and the president is expected to pass away soon. The station claims that attending physicians foresee Putin’s impending death in the midst of a marked decline in his health.

Debatable Aspects of the Body Double:

In a startling turn of events, General SVR claims that Moscow has considered the idea of using a body duplicate for Putin in order to hide his purported impending demise. The alleged goal of this action is to conceal Putin’s passing from the public, especially in light of the continuing crisis in Ukraine.

Obstacles in Succession:

There is reportedly a rush to decide on Putin’s successor within his close circle, according to the Telegram channel. The idea of utilizing a body double has provoked debates regarding Putin’s regime’s continuity following his probable death. The difficult part is learning to trust and manage the selected double.

The Best Security Assistant Is a Contender:

Putin’s top security assistant Nikolai Patrushev is named as the “main contender for seizing power” during the succession talks. General SVR notes that Patrushev was one among the select few who was permitted to greet Putin on his 71st birthday, a celebration that was allegedly muted because of Putin’s purportedly compromised status.

Putin’s Refusal to Provide Guidance:

The Telegram channel reports that Putin has allegedly declined to leave any testamentary instructions or covenants, which further clouds the succession plan. Putin’s seeming decision to isolate himself makes one wonder what kind of mayhem his death would bring about.

Uncertainty Regarding Putin’s Location:

According to reports, there have been several speculations regarding Putin’s struggle with various health ailments for months, raising concerns about his wellbeing. Putin’s whereabouts had already been questioned by Major-General Kyrylo Budanov of Ukraine, who stated that the “real” Putin hasn’t been seen in more than a year.